Carlton Hills Elementary vs West Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Hills Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
601 students
West Hills High
Santee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,624 students
| Measure | Carlton Hills Elementary Santee, California | West Hills High Santee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1687 of 5,693 | #390 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #22268 of 50,301 | #8317 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 601 | 1,624 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 1,624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 42% |
| city | Santee | Santee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlton Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 50.3).
- •Carlton Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •West Hills High does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •West Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 47.9%).
- •West Hills High does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.0).
- •West Hills High is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 601.
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 Carlton Hills Elementary better than West Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Carlton Hills Elementary ranks higher (54.1 vs 50.3 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 Carlton Hills Elementary and West Hills High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Santee and Santee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlton Hills Elementary: 601. West Hills High: 1,624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlton Hills Elementary and West Hills High rank in California?
Carlton Hills Elementary is 1687th of 5,693 and West Hills High is 390th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).