Hollywood Senior High vs Whitney (Gretchen) High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollywood Senior High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,025 students
Whitney (Gretchen) High
Cerritos · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,024 students
| Measure | Hollywood Senior High Los Angeles, California | Whitney (Gretchen) High Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #844 of 1,343 | #20 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13359 of 16,910 | #1253 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,025 | 1,024 |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | 1,024 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 98% |
| city | Los Angeles | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitney (Gretchen) High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 29.9).
- •Whitney (Gretchen) High does better on math proficiency (98% vs 24%).
- •Whitney (Gretchen) High does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 52%).
- •Whitney (Gretchen) High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 92.7%).
- •Hollywood Senior High does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 26.3).
- •Hollywood Senior High is the larger school with 1,025 students compared with 1,024.
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 Hollywood Senior High better than Whitney (Gretchen) High?
On the Success Index (US), Whitney (Gretchen) High ranks higher (80.1 vs 29.9 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 Hollywood Senior High and Whitney (Gretchen) High?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hollywood Senior High: 1,025. Whitney (Gretchen) High: 1,024. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hollywood Senior High and Whitney (Gretchen) High rank in California?
Hollywood Senior High is 844th of 1,343 and Whitney (Gretchen) High is 20th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).