El Capitan High vs River Valley Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Capitan High
Lakeside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,810 students
River Valley Charter
Lakeside · Charter high · Grades 7–12
231 students
| Measure | El Capitan High Lakeside, California | River Valley Charter Lakeside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #523 of 1,343 | #99 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10361 of 16,910 | #3061 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,810 | 231 |
| Enrollment | 1,810 | 231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Lakeside | Lakeside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Valley Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 42.4).
- •River Valley Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 52.2%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.1).
- •El Capitan High is the larger school with 1,810 students compared with 231.
- •El Capitan High is a public school while River Valley Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 El Capitan High better than River Valley Charter?
On the Success Index (US), River Valley Charter ranks higher (71.0 vs 42.4 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 El Capitan High and River Valley Charter?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lakeside and Lakeside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Capitan High: 1,810. River Valley Charter: 231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Capitan High and River Valley Charter rank in California?
El Capitan High is 523rd of 1,343 and River Valley Charter is 99th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).