Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate vs Santa Ana High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
584 students
Santa Ana High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,505 students
| Measure | Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate Santa Ana, California | Santa Ana High Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1265 of 1,334 | #1267 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15117 of 15,369 | #16212 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 584 | 2,505 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 2,505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Ana High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.0 vs 9.7).
- •Santa Ana High does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Santa Ana High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 21%).
- •Santa Ana High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 96.7%).
- •Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.9).
- •Santa Ana High is the larger school with 2,505 students compared with 584.
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 Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate better than Santa Ana High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Ana High ranks higher (14.0 vs 9.7 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 Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate and Santa Ana High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate: 584. Santa Ana High: 2,505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate and Santa Ana High rank in California?
Julia C. Lathrop Intermediate is 1265th of 1,334 and Santa Ana High is 1267th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).