Cypress High vs Lancaster High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 98 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress High
Cypress · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,685 students
Lancaster High
Lancaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,688 students
| Measure | Cypress High Cypress, California | Lancaster High Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 1,343 | #1070 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7259 of 16,910 | #14984 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,685 | 2,688 |
| Enrollment | 2,685 | 2,688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 13% |
| city | Cypress | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cypress High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 21.8).
- •Cypress High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 13%).
- •Cypress High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 43%).
- •Cypress High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 66.5%).
- •Lancaster High does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.9).
- •Lancaster High is the larger school with 2,688 students compared with 2,685.
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 Cypress High better than Lancaster High?
On the Success Index (US), Cypress High ranks higher (54.2 vs 21.8 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 Cypress High and Lancaster High?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress High: 2,685. Lancaster High: 2,688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress High and Lancaster High rank in California?
Cypress High is 323rd of 1,343 and Lancaster High is 1070th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).