Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles vs John Adams Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles
Harbor City · Public high · Grades 9–12
296 students
John Adams Elementary
Torrance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students
| Measure | Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles Harbor City, California | John Adams Elementary Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #822 of 1,343 | #1436 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13210 of 16,910 | #19063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 296 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 59% |
| city | Harbor City | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 30.6).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 17%).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 80.7%).
- •Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 24.5).
- •John Adams Elementary is the larger school with 343 students compared with 296.
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 Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles better than John Adams Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Elementary ranks higher (58.7 vs 30.6 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 Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles and John Adams Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Harbor City and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles: 296. John Adams Elementary: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles and John Adams Elementary rank in California?
Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles is 822nd of 1,343 and John Adams Elementary is 1436th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).