Bloomington High vs El Capitan High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 460 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bloomington High
Bloomington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,794 students
El Capitan High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,793 students
| Measure | Bloomington High Bloomington, California | El Capitan High Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1141 of 1,343 | #728 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15479 of 16,910 | #12447 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,794 | 1,793 |
| Enrollment | 1,794 | 1,793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.2% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 25% |
| city | Bloomington | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Capitan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 18.8).
- •El Capitan High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •El Capitan High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •El Capitan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 87.2%).
- •Bloomington High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.3).
- •Bloomington High is the larger school with 1,794 students compared with 1,793.
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 Bloomington High better than El Capitan High?
On the Success Index (US), El Capitan High ranks higher (33.9 vs 18.8 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 Bloomington High and El Capitan High?
About 460 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bloomington High: 1,794. El Capitan High: 1,793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bloomington High and El Capitan High rank in California?
Bloomington High is 1141st of 1,343 and El Capitan High is 728th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).