Homestead High vs West Valley 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.
Homestead High
Cupertino · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,224 students
West Valley Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Homestead High Cupertino, California | West Valley Elementary Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #44 of 1,343 | #220 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1826 of 16,910 | #4394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,224 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 2,224 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 81% |
| city | Cupertino | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 76.6).
- •West Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •West Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •West Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.7).
- •Homestead High is the larger school with 2,224 students compared with 422.
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 Homestead High better than West Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Valley Elementary ranks higher (81.1 vs 76.6 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 Homestead High and West Valley Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cupertino and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homestead High: 2,224. West Valley Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homestead High and West Valley Elementary rank in California?
Homestead High is 44th of 1,343 and West Valley Elementary is 220th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).