Fortuna Union High vs Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fortuna Union High
Fortuna · Public high · Grades 9–12
826 students
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
Fortuna · Public elementary · Grades K–4
282 students
| Measure | Fortuna Union High Fortuna, California | Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary Fortuna, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #873 of 1,343 | #3200 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13575 of 16,910 | #37565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 826 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 826 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Fortuna | Fortuna |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.5 vs 28.9).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Fortuna Union High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Fortuna Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 75.5%).
- •Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 20.7).
- •Fortuna Union High is the larger school with 826 students compared with 282.
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 Fortuna Union High better than Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary ranks higher (31.5 vs 28.9 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 Fortuna Union High and Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Fortuna and Fortuna in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fortuna Union High: 826. Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fortuna Union High and Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary rank in California?
Fortuna Union High is 873rd of 1,343 and Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is 3200th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).