John A. Rowland High vs Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John A. Rowland High
Rowland Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,016 students
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
Walnut · Public elementary · Grades K–8
630 students
| Measure | John A. Rowland High Rowland Heights, California | Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology Walnut, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #366 of 1,343 | #2028 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7954 of 16,910 | #26707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,016 | 630 |
| Enrollment | 2,016 | 630 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| city | Rowland Heights | Walnut |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John A. Rowland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 47.7).
- •John A. Rowland High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •John A. Rowland High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 68.1%).
- •John A. Rowland High does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 25.2).
- •John A. Rowland High is the larger school with 2,016 students compared with 630.
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 John A. Rowland High better than Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), John A. Rowland High ranks higher (51.6 vs 47.7 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 John A. Rowland High and Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rowland Heights and Walnut in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John A. Rowland High: 2,016. Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology: 630. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John A. Rowland High and Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology rank in California?
John A. Rowland High is 366th of 1,343 and Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology is 2028th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).