Estancia High vs Los Angeles Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Estancia High
Costa Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students
Los Angeles Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
978 students
| Measure | Estancia High Costa Mesa, California | Los Angeles Senior High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #819 of 1,343 | #1035 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13188 of 16,910 | #14727 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 976 | 978 |
| Enrollment | 976 | 978 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Estancia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 23.2).
- •Estancia High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Estancia High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Estancia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 90.8%).
- •Los Angeles Senior High does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.8).
- •Los Angeles Senior High is the larger school with 978 students compared with 976.
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 Estancia High better than Los Angeles Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Estancia High ranks higher (30.7 vs 23.2 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 Estancia High and Los Angeles Senior High?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Estancia High: 976. Los Angeles Senior High: 978. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Estancia High and Los Angeles Senior High rank in California?
Estancia High is 819th of 1,343 and Los Angeles Senior High is 1035th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).