Foothill Technology High vs Poinsettia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Technology High
Ventura · Public high · Grades 9–12
951 students
Poinsettia Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
| Measure | Foothill Technology High Ventura, California | Poinsettia Elementary Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 1,343 | #1228 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3603 of 16,910 | #16401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 951 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Technology High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 62.6).
- •Foothill Technology High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Foothill Technology High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 68%).
- •Poinsettia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 38.8%).
- •Poinsettia Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 27.2).
- •Foothill Technology High is the larger school with 951 students compared with 351.
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 Technology High better than Poinsettia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Technology High ranks higher (68.8 vs 62.6 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 Technology High and Poinsettia Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Technology High: 951. Poinsettia Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Technology High and Poinsettia Elementary rank in California?
Foothill Technology High is 129th of 1,343 and Poinsettia Elementary is 1228th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).