ISANA Nascent Academy vs Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ISANA Nascent Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
488 students
Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
853 students
| Measure | ISANA Nascent Academy Los Angeles, California | Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3660 of 5,693 | #1335 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #40913 of 50,301 | #16753 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 488 | 853 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 853 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 2.5% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ISANA Nascent Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 7.6).
- •ISANA Nascent Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 2.5%).
- •ISANA Nascent Academy does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 17%).
- •ISANA Nascent Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 97.4%).
- •Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.3).
- •Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High is the larger school with 853 students compared with 488.
- •ISANA Nascent Academy is a charter school while Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High is a public 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 ISANA Nascent Academy better than Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), ISANA Nascent Academy ranks higher (26.2 vs 7.6 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 ISANA Nascent Academy and Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ISANA Nascent Academy: 488. Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High: 853. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ISANA Nascent Academy and Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High rank in California?
ISANA Nascent Academy is 3660th of 5,693 and Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High is 1335th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).