Pacific Crest Academy vs Sky Mountain Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Crest Academy
El Dorado · Charter high · Grades 9–12
117 students
Sky Mountain Charter
Placerville · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,511 students
| Measure | Pacific Crest Academy El Dorado, California | Sky Mountain Charter Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #60 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #2236 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 117 | 2,511 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 2,511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 29.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 23% |
| city | El Dorado | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 23%).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 39%).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 37.1%).
- •Sky Mountain Charter does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 29.3).
- •Sky Mountain Charter is the larger school with 2,511 students compared with 117.
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 Pacific Crest Academy better than Sky Mountain 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 Pacific Crest Academy and Sky Mountain Charter?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between El Dorado and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific Crest Academy: 117. Sky Mountain Charter: 2,511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific Crest Academy and Sky Mountain Charter rank in California?
Pacific Crest Academy is 60th of 1,343 and Sky Mountain Charter is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).