Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert vs Topaz Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert
Hesperia · Charter high · Grades 7–12
253 students
Topaz Preparatory Academy
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
722 students
| Measure | Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert Hesperia, California | Topaz Preparatory Academy Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #838 of 1,343 | #3559 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13304 of 16,910 | #40243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 253 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 43% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 27.3).
- •Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 77.7%).
- •Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 25.8).
- •Topaz Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 722 students compared with 253.
- •Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert is a charter school while Topaz Preparatory Academy 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 Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert better than Topaz Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert ranks higher (30.2 vs 27.3 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 Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert and Topaz Preparatory Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert: 253. Topaz Preparatory Academy: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert and Topaz Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Summit Leadership Academy-High Desert is 838th of 1,343 and Topaz Preparatory Academy is 3559th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).