California High vs Howard J. McKibben Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,261 students
Howard J. McKibben Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–6
430 students
| Measure | California High Whittier, California | Howard J. McKibben Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #772 of 1,343 | #2745 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12782 of 16,910 | #33735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,261 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 2,261 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard J. McKibben Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 32.4).
- •Howard J. McKibben Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •California High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •California High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 86.3%).
- •California High does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 23.9).
- •California High is the larger school with 2,261 students compared with 430.
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 California High better than Howard J. McKibben Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Howard J. McKibben Elementary ranks higher (37.4 vs 32.4 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 California High and Howard J. McKibben Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California High: 2,261. Howard J. McKibben Elementary: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California High and Howard J. McKibben Elementary rank in California?
California High is 772nd of 1,343 and Howard J. McKibben Elementary is 2745th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).