Foothill High vs Monte Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,043 students
Monte Vista High
Danville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,042 students
| Measure | Foothill High Bakersfield, California | Monte Vista High Danville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #959 of 1,343 | #32 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14234 of 16,910 | #1509 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,043 | 2,042 |
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 2,042 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 5.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 68% |
| city | Bakersfield | Danville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Vista High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 25.7).
- •Monte Vista High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 19%).
- •Monte Vista High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 56%).
- •Monte Vista High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.4% vs 87.8%).
- •Monte Vista High does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.0).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 2,043 students compared with 2,042.
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 Foothill High better than Monte Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Vista High ranks higher (78.5 vs 25.7 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 Foothill High and Monte Vista High?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Danville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 2,043. Monte Vista High: 2,042. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Monte Vista High rank in California?
Foothill High is 959th of 1,343 and Monte Vista High is 32nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).