Arroyo Elementary vs Foothill High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
Foothill High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,126 students
| Measure | Arroyo Elementary Santa Ana, California | Foothill High Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 5,693 | #255 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7753 of 50,301 | #5976 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 585 | 2,126 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 2,126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.9 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 52% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arroyo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 59.3).
- •Arroyo Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Arroyo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 47.8%).
- •Foothill High does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 27.9).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 2,126 students compared with 585.
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 Arroyo Elementary better than Foothill High?
On the Success Index (US), Arroyo Elementary ranks higher (75.3 vs 59.3 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 Arroyo Elementary and Foothill High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Elementary: 585. Foothill High: 2,126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Elementary and Foothill High rank in California?
Arroyo Elementary is 529th of 5,693 and Foothill High is 255th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).