Castro Valley High vs Sunnyside High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castro Valley High
Castro Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,874 students
Sunnyside High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,858 students
| Measure | Castro Valley High Castro Valley, California | Sunnyside High Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 1,343 | #996 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5550 of 16,910 | #14452 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,874 | 2,858 |
| Enrollment | 2,874 | 2,858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 16% |
| city | Castro Valley | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castro Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 24.7).
- •Castro Valley High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 16%).
- •Castro Valley High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Castro Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 87.2%).
- •Sunnyside High does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.8).
- •Castro Valley High is the larger school with 2,874 students compared with 2,858.
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 Castro Valley High better than Sunnyside High?
On the Success Index (US), Castro Valley High ranks higher (61.0 vs 24.7 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 Castro Valley High and Sunnyside High?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Castro Valley and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castro Valley High: 2,874. Sunnyside High: 2,858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castro Valley High and Sunnyside High rank in California?
Castro Valley High is 232nd of 1,343 and Sunnyside High is 996th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).