Nordhoff High vs Valley Oak Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nordhoff High
Ojai · Public high · Grades 9–12
576 students
Valley Oak Charter
Ojai · Charter other · Grades K–12
75 students
| Measure | Nordhoff High Ojai, California | Valley Oak Charter Ojai, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #423 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #8696 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 576 | 75 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 75 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 37.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 24.5% |
| city | Ojai | Ojai |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nordhoff High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Nordhoff High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Valley Oak Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 50.9%).
- •Nordhoff High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 37.5).
- •Nordhoff High is the larger school with 576 students compared with 75.
- •Nordhoff High is a public school while Valley Oak Charter 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 Nordhoff High better than Valley Oak Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nordhoff High and Valley Oak Charter?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Ojai and Ojai in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nordhoff High: 576. Valley Oak Charter: 75. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nordhoff High and Valley Oak Charter rank in California?
Nordhoff High is 423rd of 1,343 and Valley Oak Charter is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).