Aliso Niguel High vs Journey
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Journey
Aliso Viejo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
617 students
| Measure | Aliso Niguel High Aliso Viejo, California | Journey Aliso Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 1,343 | #1727 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4159 of 16,910 | #22780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,563 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 2,563 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 45% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Aliso Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aliso Niguel High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 53.4).
- •Aliso Niguel High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Aliso Niguel High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 58%).
- •Aliso Niguel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 35.2%).
- •Aliso Niguel High does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 25.7).
- •Aliso Niguel High is the larger school with 2,563 students compared with 617.
- •Aliso Niguel High is a public school while Journey 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 Aliso Niguel High better than Journey?
On the Success Index (US), Aliso Niguel High ranks higher (66.5 vs 53.4 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 Aliso Niguel High and Journey?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Aliso Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aliso Niguel High: 2,563. Journey: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aliso Niguel High and Journey rank in California?
Aliso Niguel High is 151st of 1,343 and Journey is 1727th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).