Capuchino High vs Mendota High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 204 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capuchino High
San Bruno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,061 students
Mendota High
Mendota · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,065 students
| Measure | Capuchino High San Bruno, California | Mendota High Mendota, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 1,343 | #742 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7682 of 16,910 | #12547 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,061 | 1,065 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 1,065 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| city | San Bruno | Mendota |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capuchino High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 33.5).
- •Capuchino High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Mendota High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Capuchino High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 97.5%).
- •Capuchino High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.2).
- •Mendota High is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 1,061.
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 Capuchino High better than Mendota High?
On the Success Index (US), Capuchino High ranks higher (52.6 vs 33.5 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 Capuchino High and Mendota High?
About 204 km in a straight line, between San Bruno and Mendota in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capuchino High: 1,061. Mendota High: 1,065. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capuchino High and Mendota High rank in California?
Capuchino High is 347th of 1,343 and Mendota High is 742nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).