Northridge Academy High vs Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northridge Academy High
Northridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
832 students
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
Granada Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
757 students
| Measure | Northridge Academy High Northridge, California | Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences Granada Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #605 of 1,343 | #852 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11218 of 16,910 | #13397 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 832 | 757 |
| Enrollment | 832 | 757 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 16% |
| city | Northridge | Granada Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northridge Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 29.8).
- •Northridge Academy High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Northridge Academy High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 85.5%).
- •Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.7).
- •Northridge Academy High is the larger school with 832 students compared with 757.
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 Northridge Academy High better than Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Northridge Academy High ranks higher (38.9 vs 29.8 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 Northridge Academy High and Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Northridge and Granada Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northridge Academy High: 832. Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences: 757. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northridge Academy High and Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences rank in California?
Northridge Academy High is 605th of 1,343 and Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences is 852nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).