Coachella Valley High vs Westside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coachella Valley High
Thermal · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,300 students
Westside Elementary
Thermal · Public elementary · Grades K–6
349 students
| Measure | Coachella Valley High Thermal, California | Westside Elementary Thermal, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1183 of 1,343 | #4932 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15700 of 16,910 | #47512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,300 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 2,300 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 23% |
| city | Thermal | Thermal |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coachella Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 15.3).
- •Westside Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •Coachella Valley High does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Coachella Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 91.4%).
- •Westside Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.7).
- •Coachella Valley High is the larger school with 2,300 students compared with 349.
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 Coachella Valley High better than Westside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Coachella Valley High ranks higher (17.4 vs 15.3 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 Coachella Valley High and Westside Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Thermal and Thermal in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coachella Valley High: 2,300. Westside Elementary: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coachella Valley High and Westside Elementary rank in California?
Coachella Valley High is 1183rd of 1,343 and Westside Elementary is 4932nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).