Central Coast New Tech High vs Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Coast New Tech High
Nipomo · Public high · Grades 9–12
318 students
Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary
Santa Maria · Public elementary · Grades K–6
869 students
| Measure | Central Coast New Tech High Nipomo, California | Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 1,343 | #3137 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5327 of 16,910 | #37165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 318 | 869 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Nipomo | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Coast New Tech High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 32.1).
- •Central Coast New Tech High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Central Coast New Tech High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 49%).
- •Central Coast New Tech High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 94.2%).
- •Central Coast New Tech High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 24.8).
- •Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary is the larger school with 869 students compared with 318.
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 Central Coast New Tech High better than Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Coast New Tech High ranks higher (61.8 vs 32.1 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 Central Coast New Tech High and Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Nipomo and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Coast New Tech High: 318. Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary: 869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Coast New Tech High and Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary rank in California?
Central Coast New Tech High is 216th of 1,343 and Ontiveros (Juan Pacifico) Elementary is 3137th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).