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School Comparison

Northridge Academy High
vs.
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Northridge Academy High
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
  • Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences reported a higher sat/act participation than Northridge Academy High (391 vs. 233).
  • Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences reported a higher ap enrollment than Northridge Academy High (259 vs. 124).
  • Northridge Academy High reported a higher chronically absent students than Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences (311 vs. 179).
  • Graduation rates are within 3 percentage points of each other.
  • Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Northridge Academy High reported a higher chronically absent students than Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences (311 vs. 179).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences reported a higher graduation rate than Northridge Academy High (97% vs. 94%).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences reported a higher sat/act participation than Northridge Academy High (391 vs. 233).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Northridge Academy High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences (7 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Northridge Academy High reported a higher students per counselor than Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences (234.5:1 vs. 223.5:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

23 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Northridge Academy High
$22,606.43
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
$22,606.43
Local revenue share
Northridge Academy High
26.2%
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
26.2%
State revenue share
Northridge Academy High
55%
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
55%
Federal revenue share
Northridge Academy High
18.8%
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
18.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Northridge Academy High
34.7%
Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences
34.7%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.