Channel Islands High vs Salinas High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 358 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Channel Islands High
Oxnard · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,380 students
Salinas High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,380 students
| Measure | Channel Islands High Oxnard, California | Salinas High Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1180 of 1,343 | #727 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15682 of 16,910 | #12440 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,380 | 2,380 |
| Enrollment | 2,380 | 2,380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 31% |
| city | Oxnard | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salinas High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 17.5).
- •Salinas High does better on math proficiency (31% vs 18%).
- •Salinas High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Salinas High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 88.3%).
- •Salinas High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 25.3).
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 Channel Islands High better than Salinas High?
On the Success Index (US), Salinas High ranks higher (34.0 vs 17.5 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 Channel Islands High and Salinas High?
About 358 km in a straight line, between Oxnard and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Channel Islands High: 2,380. Salinas High: 2,380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Channel Islands High and Salinas High rank in California?
Channel Islands High is 1180th of 1,343 and Salinas High is 727th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).