Central East High vs El Capitan Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central East High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,741 students
El Capitan Middle
Fresno · Public middle · Grades 7–8
738 students
| Measure | Central East High Fresno, California | El Capitan Middle Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #986 of 1,343 | #973 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14395 of 16,910 | #13791 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,741 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 1,741 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 24% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central East High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 19.9).
- •El Capitan Middle does better on math proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •Central East High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Central East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 87.4%).
- •El Capitan Middle does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.7).
- •Central East High is the larger school with 1,741 students compared with 738.
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 East High better than El Capitan Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central East High ranks higher (24.9 vs 19.9 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 East High and El Capitan Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central East High: 1,741. El Capitan Middle: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central East High and El Capitan Middle rank in California?
Central East High is 986th of 1,343 and El Capitan Middle is 973rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).