Apple Valley High vs Rancho Bernardo High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 164 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apple Valley High
Apple Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,211 students
Rancho Bernardo High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,210 students
| Measure | Apple Valley High Apple Valley, California | Rancho Bernardo High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #917 of 1,343 | #50 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13902 of 16,910 | #1963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,211 | 2,210 |
| Enrollment | 2,211 | 2,210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 72% |
| city | Apple Valley | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Bernardo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 27.3).
- •Rancho Bernardo High does better on math proficiency (72% vs 18%).
- •Rancho Bernardo High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 51%).
- •Rancho Bernardo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 66.4%).
- •Apple Valley High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 24.6).
- •Apple Valley High is the larger school with 2,211 students compared with 2,210.
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 Apple Valley High better than Rancho Bernardo High?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Bernardo High ranks higher (75.9 vs 27.3 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 Apple Valley High and Rancho Bernardo High?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Valley High: 2,211. Rancho Bernardo High: 2,210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Valley High and Rancho Bernardo High rank in California?
Apple Valley High is 917th of 1,343 and Rancho Bernardo High is 50th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).