Esencia vs San Juan Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esencia
Rancho Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
996 students
San Juan Hills High
San Juan Capistrano · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,641 students
| Measure | Esencia Rancho Mission Viejo, California | San Juan Hills High San Juan Capistrano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #768 of 5,693 | #180 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10581 of 50,301 | #4735 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 996 | 2,641 |
| Enrollment | 996 | 2,641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | Rancho Mission Viejo | San Juan Capistrano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esencia scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 64.2).
- •Esencia does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •San Juan Hills High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Esencia does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 38.1%).
- •San Juan Hills High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 26.9).
- •San Juan Hills High is the larger school with 2,641 students compared with 996.
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 Esencia better than San Juan Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Esencia ranks higher (71.0 vs 64.2 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 Esencia and San Juan Hills High?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Rancho Mission Viejo and San Juan Capistrano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esencia: 996. San Juan Hills High: 2,641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esencia and San Juan Hills High rank in California?
Esencia is 768th of 5,693 and San Juan Hills High is 180th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).