Canyon High vs El Rancho Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon High
Anaheim · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,183 students
El Rancho Charter
Anaheim · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
1,144 students
| Measure | Canyon High Anaheim, California | El Rancho Charter Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #194 of 1,343 | #172 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4978 of 16,910 | #3117 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 2,183 | 1,144 |
| Enrollment | 2,183 | 1,144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 30.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| city | Anaheim | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Rancho Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 63.2).
- •El Rancho Charter does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Canyon High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Canyon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 32.1%).
- •Canyon High does better on students per teacher (26.0 vs 30.1).
- •Canyon High is the larger school with 2,183 students compared with 1,144.
- •Canyon High is a public school while El Rancho 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 Canyon High better than El Rancho Charter?
On the Success Index (US), El Rancho Charter ranks higher (71.0 vs 63.2 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 Canyon High and El Rancho Charter?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon High: 2,183. El Rancho Charter: 1,144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon High and El Rancho Charter rank in California?
Canyon High is 194th of 1,343 and El Rancho Charter is 172nd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).