El Toro High vs Serrano Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km 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
Serrano Intermediate
Lake Forest · Public middle · Grades 7–8
868 students
| Measure | El Toro High Lake Forest, California | Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,343 | #335 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6403 of 16,910 | #6136 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,902 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 1,902 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.6 vs 57.0).
- •El Toro High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •El Toro High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Serrano Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 50.2%).
- •El Toro High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.8).
- •El Toro High is the larger school with 1,902 students compared with 868.
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 Serrano Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are El Toro High and Serrano Intermediate?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Toro High: 1,902. Serrano Intermediate: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Toro High and Serrano Intermediate rank in California?
El Toro High is 272nd of 1,343 and Serrano Intermediate is 335th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).