Ladera Palma Elementary vs Sonora High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ladera Palma Elementary
La Habra · Public elementary · Grades K–6
583 students
Sonora High
La Habra · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,779 students
| Measure | Ladera Palma Elementary La Habra, California | Sonora High La Habra, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3719 of 5,693 | #472 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #41216 of 50,301 | #9516 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 583 | 1,779 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 1,779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | La Habra | La Habra |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonora High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 25.8).
- •Sonora High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Sonora High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Sonora High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 70.3%).
- •Sonora High does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.3).
- •Sonora High is the larger school with 1,779 students compared with 583.
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 Ladera Palma Elementary better than Sonora High?
On the Success Index (US), Sonora High ranks higher (45.8 vs 25.8 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 Ladera Palma Elementary and Sonora High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between La Habra and La Habra in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ladera Palma Elementary: 583. Sonora High: 1,779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ladera Palma Elementary and Sonora High rank in California?
Ladera Palma Elementary is 3719th of 5,693 and Sonora High is 472nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).