Capistrano Valley High vs South East High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capistrano Valley High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,991 students
South East High
South Gate · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,990 students
| Measure | Capistrano Valley High Mission Viejo, California | South East High South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 1,343 | #721 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6560 of 16,910 | #12361 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,991 | 1,990 |
| Enrollment | 1,991 | 1,990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Mission Viejo | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capistrano Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 34.3).
- •Capistrano Valley High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Capistrano Valley High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Capistrano Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 92.1%).
- •South East High does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 21.9).
- •Capistrano Valley High is the larger school with 1,991 students compared with 1,990.
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 Capistrano Valley High better than South East High?
On the Success Index (US), Capistrano Valley High ranks higher (57.0 vs 34.3 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 Capistrano Valley High and South East High?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capistrano Valley High: 1,991. South East High: 1,990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capistrano Valley High and South East High rank in California?
Capistrano Valley High is 282nd of 1,343 and South East High is 721st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).