Century High vs La Sierra High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Century High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,519 students
La Sierra High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,514 students
| Measure | Century High Santa Ana, California | La Sierra High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1137 of 1,343 | #1008 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15452 of 16,910 | #14537 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,519 | 1,514 |
| Enrollment | 1,519 | 1,514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| city | Santa Ana | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Sierra High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 18.9).
- •La Sierra High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •La Sierra High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •La Sierra High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 89.6%).
- •Century High does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 21.3).
- •Century High is the larger school with 1,519 students compared with 1,514.
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 Century High better than La Sierra High?
On the Success Index (US), La Sierra High ranks higher (24.2 vs 18.9 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 Century High and La Sierra High?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century High: 1,519. La Sierra High: 1,514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century High and La Sierra High rank in California?
Century High is 1137th of 1,343 and La Sierra High is 1008th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).