Bellflower High vs Marina High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellflower High
Bellflower · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,997 students
Marina High
Huntington Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,997 students
| Measure | Bellflower High Bellflower, California | Marina High Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #860 of 1,343 | #295 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13453 of 16,910 | #6707 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,997 | 1,997 |
| Enrollment | 1,997 | 1,997 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| city | Bellflower | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marina High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 29.4).
- •Marina High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Marina High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 51%).
- •Marina High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 84.2%).
- •Bellflower High does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.4).
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 Bellflower High better than Marina High?
On the Success Index (US), Marina High ranks higher (56.4 vs 29.4 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 Bellflower High and Marina High?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Bellflower and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellflower High: 1,997. Marina High: 1,997. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellflower High and Marina High rank in California?
Bellflower High is 860th of 1,343 and Marina High is 295th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).