Clairemont High vs Fortuna Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1064 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clairemont High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
Fortuna Union High
Fortuna · Public high · Grades 9–12
826 students
| Measure | Clairemont High San Diego, California | Fortuna Union High Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #975 of 1,343 | #873 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14302 of 16,910 | #13575 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 823 | 826 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 826 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | San Diego | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fortuna Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 25.4).
- •Fortuna Union High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Clairemont High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 66.1%).
- •Fortuna Union High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.9).
- •Fortuna Union High is the larger school with 826 students compared with 823.
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 Clairemont High better than Fortuna Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Fortuna Union High ranks higher (28.9 vs 25.4 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 Clairemont High and Fortuna Union High?
About 1064 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clairemont High: 823. Fortuna Union High: 826. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clairemont High and Fortuna Union High rank in California?
Clairemont High is 975th of 1,343 and Fortuna Union High is 873rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).