Frontier High vs Sultana High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,098 students
Sultana High
Hesperia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,098 students
| Measure | Frontier High Bakersfield, California | Sultana High Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #339 of 1,343 | #700 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7563 of 16,910 | #12181 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,098 | 2,098 |
| Enrollment | 2,098 | 2,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| city | Bakersfield | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 35.1).
- •Frontier High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Frontier High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 60%).
- •Frontier High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 73%).
- •Sultana High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 26.2).
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 Frontier High better than Sultana High?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier High ranks higher (53.1 vs 35.1 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 Frontier High and Sultana High?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier High: 2,098. Sultana High: 2,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier High and Sultana High rank in California?
Frontier High is 339th of 1,343 and Sultana High is 700th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).