Sylmar Charter High vs Sylmar Leadership Academy
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.
Sylmar Charter High
Sylmar · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,463 students
Sylmar Leadership Academy
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–8
850 students
| Measure | Sylmar Charter High Sylmar, California | Sylmar Leadership Academy Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #899 of 1,343 | #2607 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13772 of 16,910 | #32525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,463 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 43% |
| city | Sylmar | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sylmar Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 28.0).
- •Sylmar Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Sylmar Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Sylmar Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 87.1%).
- •Sylmar Charter High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.3).
- •Sylmar Charter High is the larger school with 1,463 students compared with 850.
- •Sylmar Charter High is a charter school while Sylmar Leadership 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 Sylmar Charter High better than Sylmar Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sylmar Leadership Academy ranks higher (39.2 vs 28.0 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 Sylmar Charter High and Sylmar Leadership Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sylmar and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sylmar Charter High: 1,463. Sylmar Leadership Academy: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sylmar Charter High and Sylmar Leadership Academy rank in California?
Sylmar Charter High is 899th of 1,343 and Sylmar Leadership Academy is 2607th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).