Jordan High vs Santa Ynez Valley Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 187 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jordan High
Los Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
797 students
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
Solvang · Public high · Grades 9–12
801 students
| Measure | Jordan High Los Angeles, California | Santa Ynez Valley Union High Solvang, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1097 of 1,343 | #253 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15146 of 16,910 | #5913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 797 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 38% |
| city | Los Angeles | Solvang |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Ynez Valley Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 20.8).
- •Santa Ynez Valley Union High does better on math proficiency (38% vs 7.5%).
- •Santa Ynez Valley Union High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Santa Ynez Valley Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 97.9%).
- •Jordan High does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.5).
- •Santa Ynez Valley Union High is the larger school with 801 students compared with 797.
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 Santa Ynez Valley Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Ynez Valley Union High ranks higher (59.6 vs 20.8 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 Santa Ynez Valley Union High?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Solvang in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jordan High: 797. Santa Ynez Valley Union High: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jordan High and Santa Ynez Valley Union High rank in California?
Jordan High is 1097th of 1,343 and Santa Ynez Valley Union High is 253rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).