Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High vs Puente Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
694 students
Puente Charter
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
| Measure | Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High Los Angeles, California | Puente Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #825 of 1,343 | #4511 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13224 of 16,910 | #45544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 694 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 18.9).
- •Puente Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 94.5%).
- •Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.4).
- •Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High is the larger school with 694 students compared with 300.
- •Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High is a public school while Puente Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High better than Puente Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High ranks higher (30.5 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 Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High and Puente Charter?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High: 694. Puente Charter: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High and Puente Charter rank in California?
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez High is 825th of 1,343 and Puente Charter is 4511th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).