Cupertino High vs Mt. Carmel High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 657 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cupertino High
Cupertino · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
Mt. Carmel High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
| Measure | Cupertino High Cupertino, California | Mt. Carmel High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 1,343 | #69 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1389 of 16,910 | #2316 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Enrollment | 1,800 | 1,800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 65% |
| city | Cupertino | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cupertino High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 74.1).
- •Cupertino High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 65%).
- •Cupertino High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Cupertino High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 17.4%).
- •Cupertino High does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.4).
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 Cupertino High better than Mt. Carmel High?
On the Success Index (US), Cupertino High ranks higher (79.2 vs 74.1 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 Cupertino High and Mt. Carmel High?
About 657 km in a straight line, between Cupertino and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cupertino High: 1,800. Mt. Carmel High: 1,800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cupertino High and Mt. Carmel High rank in California?
Cupertino High is 27th of 1,343 and Mt. Carmel High is 69th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).