Bell Senior High vs Newport Harbor High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Senior High
Bell · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,088 students
Newport Harbor High
Newport Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,084 students
| Measure | Bell Senior High Bell, California | Newport Harbor High Newport Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #788 of 1,343 | #349 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12946 of 16,910 | #7699 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,088 | 2,084 |
| Enrollment | 2,088 | 2,084 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Bell | Newport Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newport Harbor High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 31.7).
- •Newport Harbor High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Newport Harbor High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 54%).
- •Newport Harbor High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 91.4%).
- •Bell Senior High does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.7).
- •Bell Senior High is the larger school with 2,088 students compared with 2,084.
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 Bell Senior High better than Newport Harbor High?
On the Success Index (US), Newport Harbor High ranks higher (52.6 vs 31.7 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 Bell Senior High and Newport Harbor High?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Bell and Newport Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Senior High: 2,088. Newport Harbor High: 2,084. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Senior High and Newport Harbor High rank in California?
Bell Senior High is 788th of 1,343 and Newport Harbor High is 349th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).