Ganesha High vs Mesa Verde High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 603 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ganesha High
Pomona · Public high · Grades 9–12
895 students
Mesa Verde High
Citrus Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
894 students
| Measure | Ganesha High Pomona, California | Mesa Verde High Citrus Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1164 of 1,343 | #941 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15622 of 16,910 | #14081 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 895 | 894 |
| Enrollment | 895 | 894 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 17% |
| city | Pomona | Citrus Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Verde High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 17.9).
- •Mesa Verde High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 11%).
- •Ganesha High does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Mesa Verde High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 91.8%).
- •Ganesha High is the larger school with 895 students compared with 894.
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 Ganesha High better than Mesa Verde High?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Verde High ranks higher (26.5 vs 17.9 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 Ganesha High and Mesa Verde High?
About 603 km in a straight line, between Pomona and Citrus Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ganesha High: 895. Mesa Verde High: 894. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ganesha High and Mesa Verde High rank in California?
Ganesha High is 1164th of 1,343 and Mesa Verde High is 941st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).