Castaic High vs Santa Clarita Valley International
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castaic High
Castaic · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students
Santa Clarita Valley International
Castaic · Charter other · Grades K–12
548 students
| Measure | Castaic High Castaic, California | Santa Clarita Valley International Castaic, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #264 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #6269 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,159 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Castaic | Castaic |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castaic High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 44.7%).
- •Santa Clarita Valley International does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.7).
- •Castaic High is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 548.
- •Castaic High is a public school while Santa Clarita Valley International is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Castaic High better than Santa Clarita Valley International?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castaic High and Santa Clarita Valley International?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Castaic and Castaic in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castaic High: 1,159. Santa Clarita Valley International: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castaic High and Santa Clarita Valley International rank in California?
Castaic High is 264th of 1,343 and Santa Clarita Valley International is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).