Herbert Hoover High vs Whitney High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 261 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Hoover High
Fresno · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,040 students
Whitney High
Rocklin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,041 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover High Fresno, California | Whitney High Rocklin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #960 of 1,343 | #131 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14237 of 16,910 | #3638 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,040 | 2,041 |
| Enrollment | 2,040 | 2,041 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 51% |
| city | Fresno | Rocklin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitney High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 25.7).
- •Whitney High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 12%).
- •Whitney High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Whitney High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 83.5%).
- •Herbert Hoover High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.2).
- •Whitney High is the larger school with 2,041 students compared with 2,040.
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 Herbert Hoover High better than Whitney High?
On the Success Index (US), Whitney High ranks higher (68.7 vs 25.7 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 Herbert Hoover High and Whitney High?
About 261 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Rocklin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover High: 2,040. Whitney High: 2,041. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover High and Whitney High rank in California?
Herbert Hoover High is 960th of 1,343 and Whitney High is 131st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).