Chester Junior/Senior High vs Mountain Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 816 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Junior/Senior High
Chester · Public high · Grades 7–12
124 students
Mountain Heights Academy
San Jacinto · Public high · Grades 9–12
125 students
| Measure | Chester Junior/Senior High Chester, California | Mountain Heights Academy San Jacinto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 1,343 | #1274 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8907 of 16,910 | #16299 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 124 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 41.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 2.5% |
| city | Chester | San Jacinto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester Junior/Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 13.4).
- •Chester Junior/Senior High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Chester Junior/Senior High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Chester Junior/Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 91.2%).
- •Chester Junior/Senior High does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 41.7).
- •Mountain Heights Academy is the larger school with 125 students compared with 124.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Chester Junior/Senior High better than Mountain Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Chester Junior/Senior High ranks higher (48.0 vs 13.4 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 Chester Junior/Senior High and Mountain Heights Academy?
About 816 km in a straight line, between Chester and San Jacinto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Junior/Senior High: 124. Mountain Heights Academy: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Junior/Senior High and Mountain Heights Academy rank in California?
Chester Junior/Senior High is 441st of 1,343 and Mountain Heights Academy is 1274th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).