Los Alamitos High vs Richard Henry Lee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Alamitos High
Los Alamitos · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,915 students
Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Los Alamitos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
| Measure | Los Alamitos High Los Alamitos, California | Richard Henry Lee Elementary Los Alamitos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #93 of 1,343 | #180 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2864 of 16,910 | #3969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,915 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 2,915 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 26.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 87% |
| city | Los Alamitos | Los Alamitos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 71.8).
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 57%).
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 80%).
- •Los Alamitos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 19.1%).
- •Los Alamitos High does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.2).
- •Los Alamitos High is the larger school with 2,915 students compared with 603.
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 Los Alamitos High better than Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Henry Lee Elementary ranks higher (81.9 vs 71.8 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 Los Alamitos High and Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Los Alamitos and Los Alamitos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Alamitos High: 2,915. Richard Henry Lee Elementary: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Alamitos High and Richard Henry Lee Elementary rank in California?
Los Alamitos High is 93rd of 1,343 and Richard Henry Lee Elementary is 180th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).