Intellectual Virtues Academy vs Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 945 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Intellectual Virtues Academy
Long Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
118 students
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
Arcata · Charter high · Grades 6–12
118 students
| Measure | Intellectual Virtues Academy Long Beach, California | Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy Arcata, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #720 of 1,343 | #140 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12354 of 16,910 | #3853 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 118 | 118 |
| Enrollment | 118 | 118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 47% |
| city | Long Beach | Arcata |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 34.3).
- •Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 15%).
- •Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54.5%).
- •Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 67.8%).
- •Intellectual Virtues Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.7).
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 Intellectual Virtues Academy better than Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy ranks higher (67.9 vs 34.3 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 Intellectual Virtues Academy and Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy?
About 945 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Arcata in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Intellectual Virtues Academy: 118. Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy: 118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Intellectual Virtues Academy and Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy rank in California?
Intellectual Virtues Academy is 720th of 1,343 and Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy is 140th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).