Heroes Elementary vs Nova Academy Early College High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 936 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heroes Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
Nova Academy Early College High
Santa Ana · Charter high · Grades 9–12
288 students
| Measure | Heroes Elementary Santa Ana, California | Nova Academy Early College High Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5259 of 5,693 | #595 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48678 of 50,301 | #11095 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 396 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 32% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nova Academy Early College High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 12.5).
- •Nova Academy Early College High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Nova Academy Early College High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 29%).
- •Nova Academy Early College High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 95.7%).
- •Nova Academy Early College High does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 23.3).
- •Heroes Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 288.
- •Heroes Elementary is a public school while Nova Academy Early College High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heroes Elementary better than Nova Academy Early College High?
On the Success Index (US), Nova Academy Early College High ranks higher (39.4 vs 12.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heroes Elementary and Nova Academy Early College High?
About 936 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heroes Elementary: 396. Nova Academy Early College High: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heroes Elementary and Nova Academy Early College High rank in California?
Heroes Elementary is 5259th of 5,693 and Nova Academy Early College High is 595th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).