Edison High vs Estancia High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison High
Huntington Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,049 students
Estancia High
Costa Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
| Measure | Edison High Huntington Beach, California | Estancia High Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 1,343 | #819 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3554 of 16,910 | #13188 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,049 | 976 |
| Enrollment | 2,049 | 976 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 22% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 30.7).
- •Edison High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •Edison High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 57%).
- •Edison High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 83.9%).
- •Estancia High does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.8).
- •Edison High is the larger school with 2,049 students compared with 976.
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 Edison High better than Estancia High?
On the Success Index (US), Edison High ranks higher (69.0 vs 30.7 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 Edison High and Estancia High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison High: 2,049. Estancia High: 976. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison High and Estancia High rank in California?
Edison High is 126th of 1,343 and Estancia High is 819th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).