Arroyo Valley High vs Portola High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo Valley High
San Bernardino · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,692 students
Portola High
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,693 students
| Measure | Arroyo Valley High San Bernardino, California | Portola High Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1147 of 1,343 | #88 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15526 of 16,910 | #2769 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,692 | 2,693 |
| Enrollment | 2,692 | 2,693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 69% |
| city | San Bernardino | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portola High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 18.5).
- •Portola High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 20%).
- •Portola High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 44%).
- •Portola High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 96.2%).
- •Arroyo Valley High does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 26.4).
- •Portola High is the larger school with 2,693 students compared with 2,692.
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 Valley High better than Portola High?
On the Success Index (US), Portola High ranks higher (72.2 vs 18.5 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 Valley High and Portola High?
About 61 km in a straight line, between San Bernardino and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Valley High: 2,692. Portola High: 2,693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Valley High and Portola High rank in California?
Arroyo Valley High is 1147th of 1,343 and Portola High is 88th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).