Hector G. Godinez vs Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 944 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hector G. Godinez
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students
Valley High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,908 students
| Measure | Hector G. Godinez Santa Ana, California | Valley High Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #753 of 1,343 | #1244 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12628 of 16,910 | #16074 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,687 | 1,908 |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | 1,908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 14% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hector G. Godinez scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 14.9).
- •Hector G. Godinez does better on math proficiency (36% vs 14%).
- •Hector G. Godinez does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 28%).
- •Hector G. Godinez does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 91.4%).
- •Valley High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.2).
- •Valley High is the larger school with 1,908 students compared with 1,687.
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 Hector G. Godinez better than Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Hector G. Godinez ranks higher (33.1 vs 14.9 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 Hector G. Godinez and Valley High?
About 944 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hector G. Godinez: 1,687. Valley High: 1,908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hector G. Godinez and Valley High rank in California?
Hector G. Godinez is 753rd of 1,343 and Valley High is 1244th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).