Chowchilla Union High vs Harbor High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chowchilla Union High
Chowchilla · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,017 students
Harbor High
Santa Cruz · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students
| Measure | Chowchilla Union High Chowchilla, California | Harbor High Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1057 of 1,343 | #270 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14888 of 16,910 | #6380 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,017 | 1,013 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 1,013 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 42% |
| city | Chowchilla | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 22.3).
- •Harbor High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •Harbor High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44%).
- •Harbor High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 81.1%).
- •Harbor High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.2).
- •Chowchilla Union High is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 1,013.
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 Chowchilla Union High better than Harbor High?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor High ranks higher (57.7 vs 22.3 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 Chowchilla Union High and Harbor High?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Chowchilla and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chowchilla Union High: 1,017. Harbor High: 1,013. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chowchilla Union High and Harbor High rank in California?
Chowchilla Union High is 1057th of 1,343 and Harbor High is 270th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).