El Toro High vs Trabuco Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 4.0 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
Trabuco Hills High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,475 students
| Measure | El Toro High Lake Forest, California | Trabuco Hills High Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,343 | #220 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6403 of 16,910 | #5355 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,902 | 2,475 |
| Enrollment | 1,902 | 2,475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Lake Forest | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trabuco Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 57.6).
- •Trabuco Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 50.2%).
- •El Toro High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.1).
- •Trabuco Hills High is the larger school with 2,475 students compared with 1,902.
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 Trabuco Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Trabuco Hills High ranks higher (61.8 vs 57.6 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 Toro High and Trabuco Hills High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Toro High: 1,902. Trabuco Hills High: 2,475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Toro High and Trabuco Hills High rank in California?
El Toro High is 272nd of 1,343 and Trabuco Hills High is 220th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).