Harbor High vs Maywood Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 480 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor High
Santa Cruz · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,013 students
Maywood Academy High
Maywood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,012 students
| Measure | Harbor High Santa Cruz, California | Maywood Academy High Maywood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 1,343 | #801 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6380 of 16,910 | #13051 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,013 | 1,012 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 1,012 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Maywood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 31.3).
- •Harbor High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Harbor High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Harbor High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 96.7%).
- •Maywood Academy High does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 18.8).
- •Harbor High is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 1,012.
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 Harbor High better than Maywood Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor High ranks higher (57.7 vs 31.3 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 Harbor High and Maywood Academy High?
About 480 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Maywood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor High: 1,013. Maywood Academy High: 1,012. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor High and Maywood Academy High rank in California?
Harbor High is 270th of 1,343 and Maywood Academy High is 801st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).