Delano High vs Mar Vista Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 405 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delano High
Delano · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,221 students
Mar Vista Senior High
Imperial Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,216 students
| Measure | Delano High Delano, California | Mar Vista Senior High Imperial Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #635 of 1,343 | #1101 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11577 of 16,910 | #15175 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,221 | 1,216 |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | 1,216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 14% |
| city | Delano | Imperial Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delano High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 20.6).
- •Delano High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 14%).
- •Delano High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 43%).
- •Mar Vista Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 92.8%).
- •Delano High does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.5).
- •Delano High is the larger school with 1,221 students compared with 1,216.
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 Delano High better than Mar Vista Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Delano High ranks higher (37.5 vs 20.6 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 Delano High and Mar Vista Senior High?
About 405 km in a straight line, between Delano and Imperial Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delano High: 1,221. Mar Vista Senior High: 1,216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delano High and Mar Vista Senior High rank in California?
Delano High is 635th of 1,343 and Mar Vista Senior High is 1101st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).