Galileo High vs Vista High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 692 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galileo High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,750 students
Vista High
Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,746 students
| Measure | Galileo High San Francisco, California | Vista High Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,343 | #834 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7335 of 16,910 | #13279 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,750 | 1,746 |
| Enrollment | 1,750 | 1,746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 17% |
| city | San Francisco | Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galileo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 30.3).
- •Galileo High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Galileo High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Galileo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 84.7%).
- •Vista High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.9).
- •Galileo High is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 1,746.
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 Galileo High better than Vista High?
On the Success Index (US), Galileo High ranks higher (53.9 vs 30.3 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 Galileo High and Vista High?
About 692 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galileo High: 1,750. Vista High: 1,746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galileo High and Vista High rank in California?
Galileo High is 328th of 1,343 and Vista High is 834th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).