Henry M. Gunn High vs Santa Rita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry M. Gunn High
Palo Alto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,643 students
Santa Rita Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
326 students
| Measure | Henry M. Gunn High Palo Alto, California | Santa Rita Elementary Los Altos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,343 | #363 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #639 of 16,910 | #5929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,643 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 1,643 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.7% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 73% |
| city | Palo Alto | Los Altos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry M. Gunn High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 78.4).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 18.7%).
- •Henry M. Gunn High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.2).
- •Henry M. Gunn High is the larger school with 1,643 students compared with 326.
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 Henry M. Gunn High better than Santa Rita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Henry M. Gunn High ranks higher (85.0 vs 78.4 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 Henry M. Gunn High and Santa Rita Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Los Altos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry M. Gunn High: 1,643. Santa Rita Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry M. Gunn High and Santa Rita Elementary rank in California?
Henry M. Gunn High is 2nd of 1,343 and Santa Rita Elementary is 363rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).