Brea Olinda High vs Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 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
Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr
Brea · Public elementary · Grades K–6
434 students
| Measure | Brea Olinda High Brea, California | Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr Brea, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 1,343 | #1720 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6452 of 16,910 | #22640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,676 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 1,676 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Brea | Brea |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brea Olinda High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 53.6).
- •Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Brea Olinda High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Brea Olinda High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 54.6%).
- •Brea Olinda High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 25.5).
- •Brea Olinda High is the larger school with 1,676 students compared with 434.
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 Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
On the Success Index (US), Brea Olinda High ranks higher (57.4 vs 53.6 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 Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Brea and Brea in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brea Olinda High: 1,676. Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brea Olinda High and Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr rank in California?
Brea Olinda High is 274th of 1,343 and Laurel Elem Magnet Sch of Innovation and Career Explr is 1720th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).