Cabrillo High vs Manzanita Public Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cabrillo High
Lompoc · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,060 students
Manzanita Public Charter
Vandenberg Air Force Base · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
483 students
| Measure | Cabrillo High Lompoc, California | Manzanita Public Charter Vandenberg Air Force Base, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #558 of 1,343 | #2409 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10716 of 16,910 | #30823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,060 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 38% |
| city | Lompoc | Vandenberg Air Force Base |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.0 vs 41.7).
- •Manzanita Public Charter does better on math proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Cabrillo High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Manzanita Public Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 48.3%).
- •Cabrillo High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 25.4).
- •Cabrillo High is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 483.
- •Cabrillo High is a public school while Manzanita Public Charter is a charter 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 Cabrillo High better than Manzanita Public Charter?
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 Cabrillo High and Manzanita Public Charter?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Lompoc and Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabrillo High: 1,060. Manzanita Public Charter: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabrillo High and Manzanita Public Charter rank in California?
Cabrillo High is 558th of 1,343 and Manzanita Public Charter is 2409th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).