Aliso Niguel High vs Heritage High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 606 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aliso Niguel High
Aliso Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,563 students
Heritage High
Brentwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,566 students
| Measure | Aliso Niguel High Aliso Viejo, California | Heritage High Brentwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #151 of 1,343 | #86 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4159 of 16,910 | #2734 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,563 | 2,566 |
| Enrollment | 2,563 | 2,566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Brentwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 66.5).
- •Heritage High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Heritage High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Heritage High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 33.1%).
- •Heritage High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.7).
- •Heritage High is the larger school with 2,566 students compared with 2,563.
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 Aliso Niguel High better than Heritage High?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage High ranks higher (72.3 vs 66.5 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 Aliso Niguel High and Heritage High?
About 606 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Brentwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aliso Niguel High: 2,563. Heritage High: 2,566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aliso Niguel High and Heritage High rank in California?
Aliso Niguel High is 151st of 1,343 and Heritage High is 86th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).