California High vs Monterey Trail High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 585 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
Monterey Trail High
Elk Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,263 students
| Measure | California High Whittier, California | Monterey Trail High Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #772 of 1,343 | #587 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12782 of 16,910 | #10986 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,261 | 2,263 |
| Enrollment | 2,261 | 2,263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| city | Whittier | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Trail High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 32.4).
- •Monterey Trail High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Monterey Trail High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Monterey Trail High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 80.3%).
- •Monterey Trail High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.2).
- •Monterey Trail High is the larger school with 2,263 students compared with 2,261.
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 Monterey Trail High?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Trail High ranks higher (39.9 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 Monterey Trail High?
About 585 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California High: 2,261. Monterey Trail High: 2,263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California High and Monterey Trail High rank in California?
California High is 772nd of 1,343 and Monterey Trail High is 587th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).