Cerritos High vs Wittmann (Helen) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cerritos High
Cerritos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,996 students
Wittmann (Helen) Elementary
Cerritos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
561 students
| Measure | Cerritos High Cerritos, California | Wittmann (Helen) Elementary Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #150 of 1,343 | #573 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4140 of 16,910 | #8229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,996 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 1,996 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 75% |
| city | Cerritos | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wittmann (Helen) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 66.6).
- •Wittmann (Helen) Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 64%).
- •Wittmann (Helen) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 83%).
- •Wittmann (Helen) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 43.1%).
- •Cerritos High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 28.1).
- •Cerritos High is the larger school with 1,996 students compared with 561.
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 Cerritos High better than Wittmann (Helen) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wittmann (Helen) Elementary ranks higher (74.6 vs 66.6 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 Cerritos High and Wittmann (Helen) Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerritos High: 1,996. Wittmann (Helen) Elementary: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerritos High and Wittmann (Helen) Elementary rank in California?
Cerritos High is 150th of 1,343 and Wittmann (Helen) Elementary is 573rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).