Bonsall High vs Calipatria High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 155 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonsall High
Bonsall · Public high · Grades 9–12
342 students
Calipatria High
Calipatria · Public high · Grades 9–12
345 students
| Measure | Bonsall High Bonsall, California | Calipatria High Calipatria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #496 of 1,343 | #625 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9942 of 16,910 | #11426 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 342 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Bonsall | Calipatria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bonsall High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 38.1).
- •Bonsall High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Bonsall High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 83.8%).
- •Bonsall High does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.4).
- •Calipatria High is the larger school with 345 students compared with 342.
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 Bonsall High better than Calipatria High?
On the Success Index (US), Bonsall High ranks higher (44.0 vs 38.1 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 Bonsall High and Calipatria High?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Bonsall and Calipatria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonsall High: 342. Calipatria High: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonsall High and Calipatria High rank in California?
Bonsall High is 496th of 1,343 and Calipatria High is 625th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).