Fairfax Senior High vs Santa Paula High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 72 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
Santa Paula High
Santa Paula · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
| Measure | Fairfax Senior High Los Angeles, California | Santa Paula High Santa Paula, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 1,343 | #741 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9606 of 16,910 | #12529 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,495 | 1,494 |
| Enrollment | 1,495 | 1,494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 29% |
| city | Los Angeles | Santa Paula |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfax Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 33.6).
- •Fairfax Senior High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Fairfax Senior High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Santa Paula High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 87.4%).
- •Fairfax Senior High does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 21.7).
- •Fairfax Senior High is the larger school with 1,495 students compared with 1,494.
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 Santa Paula High?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfax Senior High ranks higher (45.3 vs 33.6 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 Santa Paula High?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Santa Paula in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax Senior High: 1,495. Santa Paula High: 1,494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax Senior High and Santa Paula High rank in California?
Fairfax Senior High is 477th of 1,343 and Santa Paula High is 741st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).