Alisal High vs San Clemente High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 512 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alisal High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,742 students
San Clemente High
San Clemente · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,740 students
| Measure | Alisal High Salinas, California | San Clemente High San Clemente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1140 of 1,343 | #252 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15477 of 16,910 | #5884 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,742 | 2,740 |
| Enrollment | 2,742 | 2,740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 51% |
| city | Salinas | San Clemente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Clemente High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 18.8).
- •San Clemente High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 20%).
- •San Clemente High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •San Clemente High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 95.2%).
- •Alisal High does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.6).
- •Alisal High is the larger school with 2,742 students compared with 2,740.
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 Alisal High better than San Clemente High?
On the Success Index (US), San Clemente High ranks higher (59.7 vs 18.8 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 Alisal High and San Clemente High?
About 512 km in a straight line, between Salinas and San Clemente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alisal High: 2,742. San Clemente High: 2,740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alisal High and San Clemente High rank in California?
Alisal High is 1140th of 1,343 and San Clemente High is 252nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).