Estancia High vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 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
Whittier Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
454 students
| Measure | Estancia High Costa Mesa, California | Whittier Elementary Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #819 of 1,343 | #4039 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13188 of 16,910 | #43047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 976 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 976 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Estancia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 22.9).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on math proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Estancia High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Estancia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 89.4%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.8).
- •Estancia High is the larger school with 976 students compared with 454.
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 Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Estancia High ranks higher (30.7 vs 22.9 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 Whittier Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Estancia High: 976. Whittier Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Estancia High and Whittier Elementary rank in California?
Estancia High is 819th of 1,343 and Whittier Elementary is 4039th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).