El Toro High vs Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 732 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Toro High
Lake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,902 students
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
517 students
| Measure | El Toro High Lake Forest, California | Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,343 | #2941 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6403 of 16,910 | #35607 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,902 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 1,902 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 26% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Toro High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 34.5).
- •El Toro High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •El Toro High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 50.2%).
- •El Toro High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 27.2).
- •El Toro High is the larger school with 1,902 students compared with 517.
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 Toro High better than Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), El Toro High ranks higher (57.6 vs 34.5 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 Toro High and Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary?
About 732 m in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Toro High: 1,902. Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Toro High and Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary rank in California?
El Toro High is 272nd of 1,343 and Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary is 2941st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).