Carlsbad High vs Sunny Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 99 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlsbad High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,336 students
Sunny Hills High
Fullerton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,337 students
| Measure | Carlsbad High Carlsbad, California | Sunny Hills High Fullerton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 1,343 | #257 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4642 of 16,910 | #5987 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,336 | 2,337 |
| Enrollment | 2,336 | 2,337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 59% |
| city | Carlsbad | Fullerton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlsbad High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 59.3).
- •Sunny Hills High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Sunny Hills High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Carlsbad High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 48.5%).
- •Carlsbad High does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 25.4).
- •Sunny Hills High is the larger school with 2,337 students compared with 2,336.
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 Carlsbad High better than Sunny Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Carlsbad High ranks higher (64.5 vs 59.3 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 Carlsbad High and Sunny Hills High?
About 99 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Fullerton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlsbad High: 2,336. Sunny Hills High: 2,337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlsbad High and Sunny Hills High rank in California?
Carlsbad High is 175th of 1,343 and Sunny Hills High is 257th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).