Horace Ensign Intermediate vs Newport Harbor High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 575 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Ensign Intermediate
Newport Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
875 students
Newport Harbor High
Newport Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,084 students
| Measure | Horace Ensign Intermediate Newport Beach, California | Newport Harbor High Newport Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 1,334 | #349 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4613 of 15,369 | #7699 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 875 | 2,084 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 2,084 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 41% |
| city | Newport Beach | Newport Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Ensign Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 52.6).
- •Horace Ensign Intermediate does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Horace Ensign Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Newport Harbor High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 47.2%).
- •Horace Ensign Intermediate does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.7).
- •Newport Harbor High is the larger school with 2,084 students compared with 875.
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 Horace Ensign Intermediate better than Newport Harbor High?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Ensign Intermediate ranks higher (63.9 vs 52.6 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 Horace Ensign Intermediate and Newport Harbor High?
About 575 m in a straight line, between Newport Beach and Newport Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Ensign Intermediate: 875. Newport Harbor High: 2,084. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Ensign Intermediate and Newport Harbor High rank in California?
Horace Ensign Intermediate is 256th of 1,334 and Newport Harbor High is 349th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).