Harold Ambuehl Elementary vs San Juan Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harold Ambuehl Elementary
San Juan Capistrano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
San Juan Hills High
San Juan Capistrano · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,641 students
| Measure | Harold Ambuehl Elementary San Juan Capistrano, California | San Juan Hills High San Juan Capistrano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2125 of 5,693 | #180 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #27830 of 50,301 | #4735 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 324 | 2,641 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 2,641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| city | San Juan Capistrano | San Juan Capistrano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Juan Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 46.1).
- •San Juan Hills High does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •San Juan Hills High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 49%).
- •Harold Ambuehl Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 38.1%).
- •San Juan Hills High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.9).
- •San Juan Hills High is the larger school with 2,641 students compared with 324.
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 Harold Ambuehl Elementary better than San Juan Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), San Juan Hills High ranks higher (64.2 vs 46.1 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 Harold Ambuehl Elementary and San Juan Hills High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Juan Capistrano and San Juan Capistrano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold Ambuehl Elementary: 324. San Juan Hills High: 2,641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold Ambuehl Elementary and San Juan Hills High rank in California?
Harold Ambuehl Elementary is 2125th of 5,693 and San Juan Hills High is 180th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).