Evergreen Valley High vs Highland High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 444 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evergreen Valley High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,703 students
Highland High
Palmdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,706 students
| Measure | Evergreen Valley High San Jose, California | Highland High Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 1,343 | #1138 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2428 of 16,910 | #15456 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,703 | 2,706 |
| Enrollment | 2,703 | 2,706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 12% |
| city | San Jose | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Evergreen Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 18.9).
- •Evergreen Valley High does better on math proficiency (71% vs 12%).
- •Evergreen Valley High does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 36%).
- •Evergreen Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 63.9%).
- •Evergreen Valley High does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 25.3).
- •Highland High is the larger school with 2,706 students compared with 2,703.
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 Evergreen Valley High better than Highland High?
On the Success Index (US), Evergreen Valley High ranks higher (73.6 vs 18.9 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 Evergreen Valley High and Highland High?
About 444 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evergreen Valley High: 2,703. Highland High: 2,706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evergreen Valley High and Highland High rank in California?
Evergreen Valley High is 72nd of 1,343 and Highland High is 1138th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).