El Modena High vs Santiago Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Modena High
Orange · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,795 students
Santiago Charter Middle
Orange · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
1,137 students
| Measure | El Modena High Orange, California | Santiago Charter Middle Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #652 of 1,343 | #734 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11710 of 16,910 | #12006 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,795 | 1,137 |
| Enrollment | 1,795 | 1,137 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Modena High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 29.6).
- •Santiago Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •El Modena High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Santiago Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 69%).
- •El Modena High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.7).
- •El Modena High is the larger school with 1,795 students compared with 1,137.
- •El Modena High is a public school while Santiago Charter Middle 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 Modena High better than Santiago Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), El Modena High ranks higher (37.0 vs 29.6 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 El Modena High and Santiago Charter Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Modena High: 1,795. Santiago Charter Middle: 1,137. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Modena High and Santiago Charter Middle rank in California?
El Modena High is 652nd of 1,343 and Santiago Charter Middle is 734th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).