El Cerrito High vs Prospect High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 73 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Cerrito High
El Cerrito · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students
Prospect High
Saratoga · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students
| Measure | El Cerrito High El Cerrito, California | Prospect High Saratoga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,343 | #318 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10771 of 16,910 | #7169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,460 | 1,460 |
| Enrollment | 1,460 | 1,460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| city | El Cerrito | Saratoga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 40.8).
- •Prospect High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Prospect High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •El Cerrito High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 49.2%).
- •Prospect High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.3).
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 Cerrito High better than Prospect High?
On the Success Index (US), Prospect High ranks higher (54.6 vs 40.8 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 El Cerrito High and Prospect High?
About 73 km in a straight line, between El Cerrito and Saratoga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Cerrito High: 1,460. Prospect High: 1,460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Cerrito High and Prospect High rank in California?
El Cerrito High is 565th of 1,343 and Prospect High is 318th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).