KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy vs Manual Arts Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 627 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
562 students
Manual Arts Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,001 students
| Measure | KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy Los Angeles, California | Manual Arts Senior High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2959 of 5,693 | #1298 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #35794 of 50,301 | #16481 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 562 | 1,001 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 1,001 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 6% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 11.5).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 6%).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 24%).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 97.5%).
- •Manual Arts Senior High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 22.5).
- •Manual Arts Senior High is the larger school with 1,001 students compared with 562.
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Manual Arts 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 KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy better than Manual Arts Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy ranks higher (34.2 vs 11.5 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 Vida Preparatory Academy and Manual Arts Senior High?
About 627 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy: 562. Manual Arts Senior High: 1,001. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy and Manual Arts Senior High rank in California?
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is 2959th of 5,693 and Manual Arts Senior High is 1298th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).