University Preparatory Value High vs West Adams Preparatory High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
University Preparatory Value High
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
493 students
West Adams Preparatory High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
942 students
| Measure | University Preparatory Value High Los Angeles, California | West Adams Preparatory High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1225 of 1,343 | #1084 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15900 of 16,910 | #15102 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 493 | 942 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 21% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Adams Preparatory High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.1 vs 16.2).
- •West Adams Preparatory High does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •West Adams Preparatory High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •University Preparatory Value High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 97.7%).
- •West Adams Preparatory High does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.7).
- •West Adams Preparatory High is the larger school with 942 students compared with 493.
- •University Preparatory Value High is a charter school while West Adams Preparatory 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 University Preparatory Value High better than West Adams Preparatory High?
On the Success Index (US), West Adams Preparatory High ranks higher (21.1 vs 16.2 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 University Preparatory Value High and West Adams Preparatory High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
University Preparatory Value High: 493. West Adams Preparatory High: 942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do University Preparatory Value High and West Adams Preparatory High rank in California?
University Preparatory Value High is 1225th of 1,343 and West Adams Preparatory High is 1084th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).