Buena Park High vs James A. Whitaker Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 735 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Park High
Buena Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,682 students
James A. Whitaker Elementary
Buena Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students
| Measure | Buena Park High Buena Park, California | James A. Whitaker Elementary Buena Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 1,343 | #3545 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13918 of 16,910 | #40153 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,682 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 1,682 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| city | Buena Park | Buena Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.2 vs 27.4).
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Buena Park High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Buena Park High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 91.9%).
- •James A. Whitaker Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.0).
- •Buena Park High is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 559.
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 Park High better than James A. Whitaker Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buena Park High and James A. Whitaker Elementary?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Buena Park and Buena Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Park High: 1,682. James A. Whitaker Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Park High and James A. Whitaker Elementary rank in California?
Buena Park High is 918th of 1,343 and James A. Whitaker Elementary is 3545th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).