Psja Early College H S vs Vanguard Picasso
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Psja Early College H S
San Juan · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,300 students
Vanguard Picasso
Pharr · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Psja Early College H S San Juan, Texas | Vanguard Picasso Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #757 of 1,419 | #2399 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8576 of 16,910 | #29628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,300 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 2,300 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 57% |
| city | San Juan | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Psja Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 43.5).
- •Psja Early College H S does better on math proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Vanguard Picasso does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Vanguard Picasso does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 93.7%).
- •Psja Early College H S does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.9).
- •Psja Early College H S is the larger school with 2,300 students compared with 572.
- •Psja Early College H S is a public school while Vanguard Picasso is a charter 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 Psja Early College H S better than Vanguard Picasso?
On the Success Index (US), Psja Early College H S ranks higher (49.3 vs 43.5 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 Psja Early College H S and Vanguard Picasso?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Juan and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Psja Early College H S: 2,300. Vanguard Picasso: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Psja Early College H S and Vanguard Picasso rank in Texas?
Psja Early College H S is 757th of 1,419 and Vanguard Picasso is 2399th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).