Alta Loma High vs Cucamonga Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Loma High
Alta Loma · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,386 students
Cucamonga Middle
Rancho Cucamonga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Alta Loma High Alta Loma, California | Cucamonga Middle Rancho Cucamonga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 1,343 | #556 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8837 of 16,910 | #9739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,386 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 71.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| city | Alta Loma | Rancho Cucamonga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Loma High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 40.3).
- •Alta Loma High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Alta Loma High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Alta Loma High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 71.5%).
- •Cucamonga Middle does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 24.9).
- •Alta Loma High is the larger school with 2,386 students compared with 662.
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 Alta Loma High better than Cucamonga Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Loma High ranks higher (48.2 vs 40.3 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 Alta Loma High and Cucamonga Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and Rancho Cucamonga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Loma High: 2,386. Cucamonga Middle: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Loma High and Cucamonga Middle rank in California?
Alta Loma High is 434th of 1,343 and Cucamonga Middle is 556th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).