Alta Vista Elementary vs Redondo Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students
Redondo Union High
Redondo Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,921 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary Redondo Beach, California | Redondo Union High Redondo Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #227 of 5,693 | #89 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4463 of 50,301 | #2791 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 547 | 2,921 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 2,921 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 59% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Redondo Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 72.1).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 59%).
- •Redondo Union High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 18.4%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.4).
- •Redondo Union High is the larger school with 2,921 students compared with 547.
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 Vista Elementary better than Redondo Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Vista Elementary ranks higher (80.9 vs 72.1 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 Vista Elementary and Redondo Union High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Redondo Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary: 547. Redondo Union High: 2,921. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary and Redondo Union High rank in California?
Alta Vista Elementary is 227th of 5,693 and Redondo Union High is 89th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).