King-Chavez Community High vs Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 666 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King-Chavez Community High
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
226 students
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
225 students
| Measure | King-Chavez Community High San Diego, California | Luis Valdez Leadership Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1142 of 1,343 | #1019 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15486 of 16,910 | #14596 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 226 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | San Diego | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 18.8).
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 96.9%).
- •King-Chavez Community High does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.3).
- •King-Chavez Community High is the larger school with 226 students compared with 225.
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 King-Chavez Community High better than Luis Valdez Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Luis Valdez Leadership Academy ranks higher (23.9 vs 18.8 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 King-Chavez Community High and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy?
About 666 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King-Chavez Community High: 226. Luis Valdez Leadership Academy: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King-Chavez Community High and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy rank in California?
King-Chavez Community High is 1142nd of 1,343 and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is 1019th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).