KIPP Ignite Academy vs University Pathways Public Service Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Ignite Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
448 students
University Pathways Public Service Academy
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
121 students
| Measure | KIPP Ignite Academy Los Angeles, California | University Pathways Public Service Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4913 of 5,693 | #954 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47435 of 50,301 | #14208 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 448 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Pathways Public Service Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 15.4).
- •KIPP Ignite Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 97.5%).
- •University Pathways Public Service Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 21.3).
- •KIPP Ignite Academy is the larger school with 448 students compared with 121.
- •KIPP Ignite Academy is a charter school while University Pathways Public Service Academy 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 KIPP Ignite Academy better than University Pathways Public Service Academy?
On the Success Index (US), University Pathways Public Service Academy ranks higher (25.9 vs 15.4 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 KIPP Ignite Academy and University Pathways Public Service Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Ignite Academy: 448. University Pathways Public Service Academy: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Ignite Academy and University Pathways Public Service Academy rank in California?
KIPP Ignite Academy is 4913th of 5,693 and University Pathways Public Service Academy is 954th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).