La Costa Canyon High vs Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Costa Canyon High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
Ulysses S. Grant Senior High
Van Nuys · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
| Measure | La Costa Canyon High Carlsbad, California | Ulysses S. Grant Senior High Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 1,343 | #695 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4263 of 16,910 | #12145 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,774 | 1,774 |
| Enrollment | 1,774 | 1,774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.3% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 35% |
| city | Carlsbad | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Costa Canyon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 35.3).
- •La Costa Canyon High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •La Costa Canyon High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •La Costa Canyon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.3% vs 94.7%).
- •Ulysses S. Grant Senior High does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.2).
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 La Costa Canyon High better than Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), La Costa Canyon High ranks higher (66.1 vs 35.3 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 La Costa Canyon High and Ulysses S. Grant Senior High?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Costa Canyon High: 1,774. Ulysses S. Grant Senior High: 1,774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Costa Canyon High and Ulysses S. Grant Senior High rank in California?
La Costa Canyon High is 155th of 1,343 and Ulysses S. Grant Senior High is 695th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).