Laguna Hills High vs Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 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
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
896 students
| Measure | Laguna Hills High Laguna Hills, California | Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 1,343 | #2924 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8766 of 16,910 | #35467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,317 | 896 |
| Enrollment | 1,317 | 896 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 28.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 41% |
| city | Laguna Hills | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laguna Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 34.7).
- •Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Laguna Hills High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 44%).
- •Laguna Hills High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 65.2%).
- •Laguna Hills High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 28.9).
- •Laguna Hills High is the larger school with 1,317 students compared with 896.
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 Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laguna Hills High ranks higher (48.5 vs 34.7 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 Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Laguna Hills and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laguna Hills High: 1,317. Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary: 896. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laguna Hills High and Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary rank in California?
Laguna Hills High is 430th of 1,343 and Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary is 2924th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).