Huntington Beach High vs San Juan Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntington Beach High
Huntington Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,645 students
San Juan Hills High
San Juan Capistrano · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,641 students
| Measure | Huntington Beach High Huntington Beach, California | San Juan Hills High San Juan Capistrano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 1,343 | #180 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3477 of 16,910 | #4735 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,645 | 2,641 |
| Enrollment | 2,645 | 2,641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.8% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 49% |
| city | Huntington Beach | San Juan Capistrano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huntington Beach High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 64.2).
- •Huntington Beach High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 49%).
- •San Juan Hills High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Huntington Beach High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 38.1%).
- •Huntington Beach High is the larger school with 2,645 students compared with 2,641.
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 Huntington Beach High better than San Juan Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Huntington Beach High ranks higher (69.3 vs 64.2 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 Huntington Beach High and San Juan Hills High?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and San Juan Capistrano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntington Beach High: 2,645. San Juan Hills High: 2,641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntington Beach High and San Juan Hills High rank in California?
Huntington Beach High is 124th of 1,343 and San Juan Hills High is 180th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).