University High vs Viking Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
University High
Fresno · Charter high · Grades 9–12
498 students
Viking Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
701 students
| Measure | University High Fresno, California | Viking Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 1,343 | #4090 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1116 of 16,910 | #43308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 498 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 33% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 22.5).
- •University High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 33%).
- •University High does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 39%).
- •University High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 91.7%).
- •Viking Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.9).
- •Viking Elementary is the larger school with 701 students compared with 498.
- •University High is a charter school while Viking Elementary 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 University High better than Viking Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), University High ranks higher (81.1 vs 22.5 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 University High and Viking Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
University High: 498. Viking Elementary: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do University High and Viking Elementary rank in California?
University High is 17th of 1,343 and Viking Elementary is 4090th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).