Fairfax Senior High vs Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfax Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,495 students
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
457 students
| Measure | Fairfax Senior High Los Angeles, California | Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,343 | #990 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9606 of 16,910 | #13922 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,495 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 1,495 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 17% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfax Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 19.1).
- •Fairfax Senior High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Fairfax Senior High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 30%).
- •Fairfax Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 91.5%).
- •Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.6).
- •Fairfax Senior High is the larger school with 1,495 students compared with 457.
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 Fairfax Senior High better than Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfax Senior High ranks higher (45.3 vs 19.1 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 Fairfax Senior High and Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax Senior High: 1,495. Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax Senior High and Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle rank in California?
Fairfax Senior High is 477th of 1,343 and Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle is 990th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).