Calistoga Junior/Senior High vs Maria Carrillo High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calistoga Junior/Senior High
Calistoga · Public high · Grades 7–12
355 students
Maria Carrillo High
Santa Rosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,584 students
| Measure | Calistoga Junior/Senior High Calistoga, California | Maria Carrillo High Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #864 of 1,343 | #141 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13474 of 16,910 | #3989 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 355 | 1,584 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 1,584 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 58% |
| city | Calistoga | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maria Carrillo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 29.3).
- •Maria Carrillo High does better on math proficiency (58% vs 17%).
- •Maria Carrillo High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Maria Carrillo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 88.2%).
- •Calistoga Junior/Senior High does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 22.0).
- •Maria Carrillo High is the larger school with 1,584 students compared with 355.
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 Calistoga Junior/Senior High better than Maria Carrillo High?
On the Success Index (US), Maria Carrillo High ranks higher (67.3 vs 29.3 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 Calistoga Junior/Senior High and Maria Carrillo High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Calistoga and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calistoga Junior/Senior High: 355. Maria Carrillo High: 1,584. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calistoga Junior/Senior High and Maria Carrillo High rank in California?
Calistoga Junior/Senior High is 864th of 1,343 and Maria Carrillo High is 141st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).