Matrix for Success Academy vs Valley International Preparatory High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matrix for Success Academy
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
259 students
Valley International Preparatory High
Northridge · Charter high · Grades 9–12
259 students
| Measure | Matrix for Success Academy Los Angeles, California | Valley International Preparatory High Northridge, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1204 of 1,343 | #382 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15799 of 16,910 | #8194 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 259 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.9% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Los Angeles | Northridge |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley International Preparatory High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 16.8).
- •Valley International Preparatory High does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Valley International Preparatory High does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Valley International Preparatory High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 91.9%).
- •Valley International Preparatory High does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.9).
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 Matrix for Success Academy better than Valley International Preparatory High?
On the Success Index (US), Valley International Preparatory High ranks higher (50.8 vs 16.8 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 Matrix for Success Academy and Valley International Preparatory High?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Northridge in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matrix for Success Academy: 259. Valley International Preparatory High: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matrix for Success Academy and Valley International Preparatory High rank in California?
Matrix for Success Academy is 1204th of 1,343 and Valley International Preparatory High is 382nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).