La Sierra High vs Tennyson High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 586 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Sierra High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,514 students
Tennyson High
Hayward · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,511 students
| Measure | La Sierra High Riverside, California | Tennyson High Hayward, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1008 of 1,343 | #1170 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14537 of 16,910 | #15635 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,514 | 1,511 |
| Enrollment | 1,514 | 1,511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 83.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 11% |
| city | Riverside | Hayward |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Sierra High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 17.9).
- •La Sierra High does better on math proficiency (24% vs 11%).
- •La Sierra High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Tennyson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.9% vs 87.9%).
- •Tennyson High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.3).
- •La Sierra High is the larger school with 1,514 students compared with 1,511.
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 Sierra High better than Tennyson High?
On the Success Index (US), La Sierra High ranks higher (24.2 vs 17.9 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 Sierra High and Tennyson High?
About 586 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Hayward in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Sierra High: 1,514. Tennyson High: 1,511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Sierra High and Tennyson High rank in California?
La Sierra High is 1008th of 1,343 and Tennyson High is 1170th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).