Blair High vs El Camino High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 552 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blair High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,053 students
El Camino High
South San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,053 students
| Measure | Blair High Pasadena, California | El Camino High South San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #798 of 1,343 | #192 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13039 of 16,910 | #4927 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,053 | 1,053 |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 1,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| city | Pasadena | South San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Camino High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 31.3).
- •El Camino High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •El Camino High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 41%).
- •El Camino High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 55.5%).
- •El Camino High does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.5).
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 Blair High better than El Camino High?
On the Success Index (US), El Camino High ranks higher (63.4 vs 31.3 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 Blair High and El Camino High?
About 552 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and South San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blair High: 1,053. El Camino High: 1,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blair High and El Camino High rank in California?
Blair High is 798th of 1,343 and El Camino High is 192nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).