American Canyon High vs Selma High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 291 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Canyon High
American Canyon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students
Selma High
Selma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,721 students
| Measure | American Canyon High American Canyon, California | Selma High Selma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #555 of 1,343 | #837 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10709 of 16,910 | #13301 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,720 | 1,721 |
| Enrollment | 1,720 | 1,721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 23% |
| city | American Canyon | Selma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Canyon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 30.2).
- •American Canyon High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •American Canyon High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •American Canyon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 90.1%).
- •Selma High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.6).
- •Selma High is the larger school with 1,721 students compared with 1,720.
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 American Canyon High better than Selma High?
On the Success Index (US), American Canyon High ranks higher (41.0 vs 30.2 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 American Canyon High and Selma High?
About 291 km in a straight line, between American Canyon and Selma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Canyon High: 1,720. Selma High: 1,721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Canyon High and Selma High rank in California?
American Canyon High is 555th of 1,343 and Selma High is 837th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).