El Toro High vs Westlake High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 119 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
Westlake High
Westlake Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,900 students
| Measure | El Toro High Lake Forest, California | Westlake High Westlake Village, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,343 | #160 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6403 of 16,910 | #4343 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,902 | 1,900 |
| Enrollment | 1,902 | 1,900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Lake Forest | Westlake Village |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westlake High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 57.6).
- •Westlake High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •El Toro High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Westlake High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 50.2%).
- •El Toro High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.1).
- •El Toro High is the larger school with 1,902 students compared with 1,900.
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 Westlake High?
On the Success Index (US), Westlake High ranks higher (65.8 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 Westlake High?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Westlake Village in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Toro High: 1,902. Westlake High: 1,900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Toro High and Westlake High rank in California?
El Toro High is 272nd of 1,343 and Westlake High is 160th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).