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Del Oro High vs Pacifica High

A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 629 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureDel Oro High
Loomis, California
Pacifica High
Garden Grove, California
Success Index (US)
66
Top 50%
62
Top 50%
State rank#157 of 1,343#218 of 1,343
National rank#4305 of 16,910#5346 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeHighHigh
Year rangeGrades 9โ€“12Grades 9โ€“12
Students1,6341,634
Enrollment1,6341,634
Free/reduced-price lunch12.9%51.2%
Students per teacher24.422.4
Reading proficiency74%76%
Math proficiency45%63%
cityLoomisGarden Grove
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขDel Oro High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 61.8).
  • โ€ขPacifica High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 45%).
  • โ€ขPacifica High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
  • โ€ขDel Oro High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 51.2%).
  • โ€ขPacifica High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.4).

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 Del Oro High better than Pacifica High?

On the Success Index (US), Del Oro High ranks higher (65.9 vs 61.8 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 Del Oro High and Pacifica High?

About 629 km in a straight line, between Loomis and Garden Grove in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Del Oro High: 1,634. Pacifica High: 1,634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Del Oro High and Pacifica High rank in California?

Del Oro High is 157th of 1,343 and Pacifica High is 218th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).