James Monroe High vs Valor Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Monroe High
North Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,905 students
Valor Academy High
North Hills · Charter high · Grades 9–12
492 students
| Measure | James Monroe High North Hills, California | Valor Academy High North Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1133 of 1,343 | #1109 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15434 of 16,910 | #15234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,905 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 1,905 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 17% |
| city | North Hills | North Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valor Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 19.0).
- •Valor Academy High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Valor Academy High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •James Monroe High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 94.5%).
- •James Monroe High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.2).
- •James Monroe High is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 492.
- •James Monroe High is a public school while Valor Academy 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 James Monroe High better than Valor Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Valor Academy High ranks higher (20.2 vs 19.0 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 James Monroe High and Valor Academy High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between North Hills and North Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe High: 1,905. Valor Academy High: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe High and Valor Academy High rank in California?
James Monroe High is 1133rd of 1,343 and Valor Academy High is 1109th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).