Buena High vs Hillsdale High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 457 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena High
Ventura · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,585 students
Hillsdale High
San Mateo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,585 students
| Measure | Buena High Ventura, California | Hillsdale High San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #643 of 1,343 | #154 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11660 of 16,910 | #4242 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,585 | 1,585 |
| Enrollment | 1,585 | 1,585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| city | Ventura | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsdale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 37.2).
- •Hillsdale High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Hillsdale High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 53%).
- •Hillsdale High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 60.2%).
- •Hillsdale High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.3).
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 Buena High better than Hillsdale High?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsdale High ranks higher (66.2 vs 37.2 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 Buena High and Hillsdale High?
About 457 km in a straight line, between Ventura and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena High: 1,585. Hillsdale High: 1,585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena High and Hillsdale High rank in California?
Buena High is 643rd of 1,343 and Hillsdale High is 154th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).