Del Mar High vs Gardena Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 504 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Mar High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,350 students
Gardena Senior High
Gardena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,343 students
| Measure | Del Mar High San Jose, California | Gardena Senior High Gardena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #629 of 1,343 | #1146 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11472 of 16,910 | #15519 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,350 | 1,343 |
| Enrollment | 1,350 | 1,343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 16% |
| city | San Jose | Gardena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Mar High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 18.6).
- •Del Mar High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Del Mar High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 37%).
- •Del Mar High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 93.5%).
- •Gardena Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.8).
- •Del Mar High is the larger school with 1,350 students compared with 1,343.
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 Del Mar High better than Gardena Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Del Mar High ranks higher (37.9 vs 18.6 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 Del Mar High and Gardena Senior High?
About 504 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Gardena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar High: 1,350. Gardena Senior High: 1,343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar High and Gardena Senior High rank in California?
Del Mar High is 629th of 1,343 and Gardena Senior High is 1146th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).