Gahr (Richard) High vs Yorba Linda High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gahr (Richard) High
Cerritos · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students
Yorba Linda High
Yorba Linda · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,631 students
| Measure | Gahr (Richard) High Cerritos, California | Yorba Linda High Yorba Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #363 of 1,343 | #80 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7923 of 16,910 | #2611 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,631 | 1,631 |
| Enrollment | 1,631 | 1,631 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 68% |
| city | Cerritos | Yorba Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yorba Linda High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 51.7).
- •Yorba Linda High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Yorba Linda High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 72%).
- •Yorba Linda High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 61.2%).
- •Gahr (Richard) High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 25.9).
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 Gahr (Richard) High better than Yorba Linda High?
On the Success Index (US), Yorba Linda High ranks higher (72.9 vs 51.7 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 Gahr (Richard) High and Yorba Linda High?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Cerritos and Yorba Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gahr (Richard) High: 1,631. Yorba Linda High: 1,631. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gahr (Richard) High and Yorba Linda High rank in California?
Gahr (Richard) High is 363rd of 1,343 and Yorba Linda High is 80th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).