Acalanes High vs Coalinga High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 249 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acalanes High
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,256 students
Coalinga High
Coalinga · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,256 students
| Measure | Acalanes High Lafayette, California | Coalinga High Coalinga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 1,343 | #861 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1000 of 16,910 | #13456 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,256 | 1,256 |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | 1,256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.3% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 18% |
| city | Lafayette | Coalinga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acalanes High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 29.4).
- •Acalanes High does better on math proficiency (73% vs 18%).
- •Acalanes High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 57%).
- •Acalanes High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 80.3%).
- •Acalanes High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.3).
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 Acalanes High better than Coalinga High?
On the Success Index (US), Acalanes High ranks higher (81.9 vs 29.4 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 Acalanes High and Coalinga High?
About 249 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Coalinga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acalanes High: 1,256. Coalinga High: 1,256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acalanes High and Coalinga High rank in California?
Acalanes High is 12th of 1,343 and Coalinga High is 861st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).