Jordan High vs Monterey Trail High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 585 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jordan High
Long Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,272 students
Monterey Trail High
Elk Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,263 students
| Measure | Jordan High Long Beach, California | Monterey Trail High Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1270 of 1,343 | #587 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16263 of 16,910 | #10986 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,272 | 2,263 |
| Enrollment | 2,272 | 2,263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 34% |
| city | Long Beach | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monterey Trail High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 13.7).
- •Monterey Trail High does better on math proficiency (34% vs 10%).
- •Monterey Trail High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 25%).
- •Monterey Trail High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 74%).
- •Jordan High is the larger school with 2,272 students compared with 2,263.
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 Jordan High better than Monterey Trail High?
On the Success Index (US), Monterey Trail High ranks higher (39.9 vs 13.7 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 Jordan High and Monterey Trail High?
About 585 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jordan High: 2,272. Monterey Trail High: 2,263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jordan High and Monterey Trail High rank in California?
Jordan High is 1270th of 1,343 and Monterey Trail High is 587th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).