High Tech Elementary Explorer vs Valor Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 201 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Tech Elementary Explorer
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
Valor Academy Elementary
Arleta · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
387 students
| Measure | High Tech Elementary Explorer San Diego, California | Valor Academy Elementary Arleta, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1821 of 5,693 | #5239 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24260 of 50,301 | #48613 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 386 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| city | San Diego | Arleta |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech Elementary Explorer scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 12.7).
- •High Tech Elementary Explorer does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •High Tech Elementary Explorer does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 24.5%).
- •High Tech Elementary Explorer does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 88.9%).
- •High Tech Elementary Explorer does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 24.2).
- •Valor Academy Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 386.
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 High Tech Elementary Explorer better than Valor Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech Elementary Explorer ranks higher (51.3 vs 12.7 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 High Tech Elementary Explorer and Valor Academy Elementary?
About 201 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Arleta in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech Elementary Explorer: 386. Valor Academy Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech Elementary Explorer and Valor Academy Elementary rank in California?
High Tech Elementary Explorer is 1821st of 5,693 and Valor Academy Elementary is 5239th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).