Laguna Hills High vs Mission Viejo High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laguna Hills High
Laguna Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,317 students
Mission Viejo High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,566 students
| Measure | Laguna Hills High Laguna Hills, California | Mission Viejo High Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 1,343 | #291 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8766 of 16,910 | #6657 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,317 | 1,566 |
| Enrollment | 1,317 | 1,566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 44% |
| city | Laguna Hills | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Viejo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 48.5).
- •Mission Viejo High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Mission Viejo High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Mission Viejo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 58.5%).
- •Laguna Hills High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.4).
- •Mission Viejo High is the larger school with 1,566 students compared with 1,317.
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 Laguna Hills High better than Mission Viejo High?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Viejo High ranks higher (56.6 vs 48.5 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 Laguna Hills High and Mission Viejo High?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Laguna Hills and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laguna Hills High: 1,317. Mission Viejo High: 1,566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laguna Hills High and Mission Viejo High rank in California?
Laguna Hills High is 430th of 1,343 and Mission Viejo High is 291st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).