Capuchino High vs Mills High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Mills High
Millbrae · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,115 students
| Measure | Capuchino High San Bruno, California | Mills High Millbrae, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #347 of 1,343 | #75 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7682 of 16,910 | #2488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,061 | 1,115 |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | 1,115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 66% |
| city | San Bruno | Millbrae |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 52.6).
- •Mills High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 34%).
- •Mills High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Mills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 34.2%).
- •Capuchino High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.6).
- •Mills High is the larger school with 1,115 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 Mills High?
On the Success Index (US), Mills High ranks higher (73.4 vs 52.6 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 Mills High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Bruno and Millbrae in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capuchino High: 1,061. Mills High: 1,115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capuchino High and Mills High rank in California?
Capuchino High is 347th of 1,343 and Mills High is 75th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).