Chaparral High vs Santa Maria High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 340 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral High
Temecula · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,136 students
Santa Maria High
Santa Maria · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,143 students
| Measure | Chaparral High Temecula, California | Santa Maria High Santa Maria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 1,343 | #998 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5737 of 16,910 | #14473 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,136 | 3,143 |
| Enrollment | 3,136 | 3,143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 24% |
| city | Temecula | Santa Maria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaparral High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 24.6).
- •Chaparral High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Chaparral High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 44%).
- •Chaparral High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 76.1%).
- •Santa Maria High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 26.4).
- •Santa Maria High is the larger school with 3,143 students compared with 3,136.
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 Chaparral High better than Santa Maria High?
On the Success Index (US), Chaparral High ranks higher (60.2 vs 24.6 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 Chaparral High and Santa Maria High?
About 340 km in a straight line, between Temecula and Santa Maria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral High: 3,136. Santa Maria High: 3,143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral High and Santa Maria High rank in California?
Chaparral High is 243rd of 1,343 and Santa Maria High is 998th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).