Pacific Crest Academy vs Union Mine High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 340 m 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
Union Mine High
El Dorado · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
| Measure | Pacific Crest Academy El Dorado, California | Union Mine High El Dorado, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 1,343 | #298 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2236 of 16,910 | #6764 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 117 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.4% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 29.3 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 43% |
| city | El Dorado | El Dorado |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Crest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 56.2).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 43%).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 65%).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 37.3%).
- •Union Mine High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 29.3).
- •Union Mine High is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 117.
- •Pacific Crest Academy is a charter school while Union Mine 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 Pacific Crest Academy better than Union Mine High?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Crest Academy ranks higher (74.5 vs 56.2 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 Pacific Crest Academy and Union Mine High?
About 340 m in a straight line, between El Dorado and El Dorado in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific Crest Academy: 117. Union Mine High: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific Crest Academy and Union Mine High rank in California?
Pacific Crest Academy is 60th of 1,343 and Union Mine High is 298th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).