Bear Creek High vs San Marcos Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 426 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek High
Stockton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,925 students
San Marcos Senior High
Santa Barbara · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,926 students
| Measure | Bear Creek High Stockton, California | San Marcos Senior High Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 1,343 | #417 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11293 of 16,910 | #8660 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,925 | 1,926 |
| Enrollment | 1,925 | 1,926 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| city | Stockton | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Marcos Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 38.6).
- •San Marcos Senior High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •San Marcos Senior High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •San Marcos Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 65.8%).
- •Bear Creek High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.2).
- •San Marcos Senior High is the larger school with 1,926 students compared with 1,925.
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 Bear Creek High better than San Marcos Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), San Marcos Senior High ranks higher (49.0 vs 38.6 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 Bear Creek High and San Marcos Senior High?
About 426 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek High: 1,925. San Marcos Senior High: 1,926. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek High and San Marcos Senior High rank in California?
Bear Creek High is 616th of 1,343 and San Marcos Senior High is 417th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).