Foothill High vs Guin Foss Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,126 students
Guin Foss Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
| Measure | Foothill High Santa Ana, California | Guin Foss Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 1,343 | #1504 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5976 of 16,910 | #19862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,126 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 2,126 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 57.6).
- •Guin Foss Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Foothill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 61.5%).
- •Foothill High does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 26.3).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 2,126 students compared with 395.
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 Guin Foss Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill High ranks higher (59.3 vs 57.6 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 Foothill High and Guin Foss Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 2,126. Guin Foss Elementary: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Guin Foss Elementary rank in California?
Foothill High is 255th of 1,343 and Guin Foss Elementary is 1504th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).