Castaic High vs Valencia High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 10 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
Valencia High
Valencia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,286 students
| Measure | Castaic High Castaic, California | Valencia High Valencia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #264 of 1,343 | #97 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6269 of 16,910 | #2954 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,159 | 2,286 |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | 2,286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 77% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Castaic | Valencia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valencia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 58.1).
- •Valencia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 22.4%).
- •Valencia High does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 23.7).
- •Valencia High is the larger school with 2,286 students compared with 1,159.
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 Valencia High?
On the Success Index (US), Valencia High ranks higher (71.4 vs 58.1 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 Castaic High and Valencia High?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Castaic and Valencia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castaic High: 1,159. Valencia High: 2,286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castaic High and Valencia High rank in California?
Castaic High is 264th of 1,343 and Valencia High is 97th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).