Live Oak High vs P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Live Oak High
Morgan Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,101 students
P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy
Morgan Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Live Oak High Morgan Hill, California | P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy Morgan Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 1,343 | #4592 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9837 of 16,910 | #45928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,101 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| city | Morgan Hill | Morgan Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Live Oak High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 18.3).
- •Live Oak High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Live Oak High does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •Live Oak High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 69.4%).
- •P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.8).
- •Live Oak High is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 359.
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 Live Oak High better than P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Live Oak High ranks higher (44.4 vs 18.3 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 Live Oak High and P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Morgan Hill and Morgan Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak High: 1,101. P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak High and P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy rank in California?
Live Oak High is 490th of 1,343 and P. A. Walsh STEAM Academy is 4592nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).