Everett Alvarez High vs Pleasant Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 339 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Everett Alvarez High
Salinas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,978 students
Pleasant Valley High
Chico · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,978 students
| Measure | Everett Alvarez High Salinas, California | Pleasant Valley High Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1237 of 1,343 | #319 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15989 of 16,910 | #7192 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,978 | 1,978 |
| Enrollment | 1,978 | 1,978 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 48% |
| city | Salinas | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 15.5).
- •Pleasant Valley High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 12%).
- •Pleasant Valley High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 39%).
- •Pleasant Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 92.7%).
- •Everett Alvarez High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.5).
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 Everett Alvarez High better than Pleasant Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley High ranks higher (54.5 vs 15.5 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 Everett Alvarez High and Pleasant Valley High?
About 339 km in a straight line, between Salinas and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Everett Alvarez High: 1,978. Pleasant Valley High: 1,978. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Everett Alvarez High and Pleasant Valley High rank in California?
Everett Alvarez High is 1237th of 1,343 and Pleasant Valley High is 319th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).