Cadence Park vs Portola High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cadence Park
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–8
965 students
Portola High
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,693 students
| Measure | Cadence Park Irvine, California | Portola High Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #586 of 5,693 | #88 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8433 of 50,301 | #2769 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 965 | 2,693 |
| Enrollment | 965 | 2,693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.6 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cadence Park scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 72.2).
- •Portola High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Cadence Park does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Portola High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 19.6%).
- •Portola High does better on students per teacher (26.4 vs 27.6).
- •Portola High is the larger school with 2,693 students compared with 965.
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 Cadence Park better than Portola High?
On the Success Index (US), Cadence Park ranks higher (74.2 vs 72.2 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 Cadence Park and Portola High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cadence Park: 965. Portola High: 2,693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cadence Park and Portola High rank in California?
Cadence Park is 586th of 5,693 and Portola High is 88th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).