La Mirada Academy vs San Marcos High
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.
La Mirada Academy
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–8
868 students
San Marcos High
San Marcos · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,067 students
| Measure | La Mirada Academy San Marcos, California | San Marcos High San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4253 of 5,693 | #258 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #44222 of 50,301 | #6076 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 868 | 3,067 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 3,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 44% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Marcos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 21.0).
- •San Marcos High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 26%).
- •San Marcos High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 36%).
- •San Marcos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 77.4%).
- •La Mirada Academy does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.3).
- •San Marcos High is the larger school with 3,067 students compared with 868.
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 Mirada Academy better than San Marcos High?
On the Success Index (US), San Marcos High ranks higher (59.0 vs 21.0 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 Mirada Academy and San Marcos High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Mirada Academy: 868. San Marcos High: 3,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Mirada Academy and San Marcos High rank in California?
La Mirada Academy is 4253rd of 5,693 and San Marcos High is 258th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).