Bullis Charter vs Henry M. Gunn High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bullis Charter
Los Altos · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
997 students
Henry M. Gunn High
Palo Alto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,643 students
| Measure | Bullis Charter Los Altos, California | Henry M. Gunn High Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 5,693 | #2 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #446 of 50,301 | #639 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 997 | 1,643 |
| Enrollment | 997 | 1,643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.1% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 82% |
| city | Los Altos | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bullis Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.7 vs 85.0).
- •Bullis Charter does better on math proficiency (91% vs 82%).
- •Bullis Charter does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 87%).
- •Bullis Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.1% vs 11.7%).
- •Bullis Charter does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •Henry M. Gunn High is the larger school with 1,643 students compared with 997.
- •Bullis Charter is a charter school while Henry M. Gunn High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bullis Charter better than Henry M. Gunn High?
On the Success Index (US), Bullis Charter ranks higher (91.7 vs 85.0 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 Bullis Charter and Henry M. Gunn High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Los Altos and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bullis Charter: 997. Henry M. Gunn High: 1,643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bullis Charter and Henry M. Gunn High rank in California?
Bullis Charter is 5th of 5,693 and Henry M. Gunn High is 2nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).