Brea Olinda High vs Hawthorne High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brea Olinda High
Brea · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,676 students
Hawthorne High
Hawthorne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,675 students
| Measure | Brea Olinda High Brea, California | Hawthorne High Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 1,343 | #969 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6452 of 16,910 | #14281 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,676 | 1,675 |
| Enrollment | 1,676 | 1,675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 15% |
| city | Brea | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brea Olinda High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 25.5).
- •Brea Olinda High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 15%).
- •Brea Olinda High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •Brea Olinda High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 80%).
- •Brea Olinda High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 21.8).
- •Brea Olinda High is the larger school with 1,676 students compared with 1,675.
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 Brea Olinda High better than Hawthorne High?
On the Success Index (US), Brea Olinda High ranks higher (57.4 vs 25.5 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 Brea Olinda High and Hawthorne High?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Brea and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brea Olinda High: 1,676. Hawthorne High: 1,675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brea Olinda High and Hawthorne High rank in California?
Brea Olinda High is 274th of 1,343 and Hawthorne High is 969th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).