Foothill High vs Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science
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
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
430 students
| Measure | Foothill High Santa Ana, California | Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 1,343 | #3767 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5976 of 16,910 | #41521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,126 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 2,126 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| city | Santa Ana | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 25.3).
- •Foothill High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Foothill High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Foothill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 74.7%).
- •Foothill High is the larger school with 2,126 students compared with 430.
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 Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill High ranks higher (59.3 vs 25.3 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 Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill High: 2,126. Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill High and Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science rank in California?
Foothill High is 255th of 1,343 and Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science is 3767th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).