Amador Valley High vs Santa Monica High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 508 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amador Valley High
Pleasanton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,583 students
Santa Monica High
Santa Monica · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,588 students
| Measure | Amador Valley High Pleasanton, California | Santa Monica High Santa Monica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #43 of 1,343 | #137 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1817 of 16,910 | #3712 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,583 | 2,588 |
| Enrollment | 2,583 | 2,588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 56% |
| city | Pleasanton | Santa Monica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amador Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 68.4).
- •Amador Valley High does better on math proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Santa Monica High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Amador Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 35.4%).
- •Santa Monica High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 23.5).
- •Santa Monica High is the larger school with 2,588 students compared with 2,583.
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 Amador Valley High better than Santa Monica High?
On the Success Index (US), Amador Valley High ranks higher (76.6 vs 68.4 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 Amador Valley High and Santa Monica High?
About 508 km in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Santa Monica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amador Valley High: 2,583. Santa Monica High: 2,588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amador Valley High and Santa Monica High rank in California?
Amador Valley High is 43rd of 1,343 and Santa Monica High is 137th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).