Daniel Phelan Language Academy vs Pioneer High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Phelan Language Academy
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
Pioneer High
Whittier · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,000 students
| Measure | Daniel Phelan Language Academy Whittier, California | Pioneer High Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1581 of 5,693 | #584 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #20819 of 50,301 | #10972 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 507 | 1,000 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 1,000 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 38% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Phelan Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 40.0).
- •Daniel Phelan Language Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 38%).
- •Daniel Phelan Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Daniel Phelan Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 87.7%).
- •Pioneer High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 25.4).
- •Pioneer High is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 507.
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 Daniel Phelan Language Academy better than Pioneer High?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel Phelan Language Academy ranks higher (56.2 vs 40.0 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 Daniel Phelan Language Academy and Pioneer High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Phelan Language Academy: 507. Pioneer High: 1,000. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Phelan Language Academy and Pioneer High rank in California?
Daniel Phelan Language Academy is 1581st of 5,693 and Pioneer High is 584th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).