Helen Stacey Middle vs Westminster High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Stacey Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
Westminster High
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,529 students
| Measure | Helen Stacey Middle Huntington Beach, California | Westminster High Westminster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #378 of 1,334 | #534 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7039 of 15,369 | #10485 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 947 | 2,529 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 2,529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 39% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Westminster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Stacey Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 42.0).
- •Helen Stacey Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Westminster High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Helen Stacey Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 85.9%).
- •Westminster High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.3).
- •Westminster High is the larger school with 2,529 students compared with 947.
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 Helen Stacey Middle better than Westminster High?
On the Success Index (US), Helen Stacey Middle ranks higher (52.8 vs 42.0 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 Helen Stacey Middle and Westminster High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Westminster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Stacey Middle: 947. Westminster High: 2,529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Stacey Middle and Westminster High rank in California?
Helen Stacey Middle is 378th of 1,334 and Westminster High is 534th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).