Los Alamitos High vs Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 876 m 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
Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle
Los Alamitos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,018 students
| Measure | Los Alamitos High Los Alamitos, California | Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle Los Alamitos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 1,343 | #112 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2864 of 16,910 | #1945 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,915 | 1,018 |
| Enrollment | 2,915 | 1,018 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| city | Los Alamitos | Los Alamitos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 71.8).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Los Alamitos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 22.3%).
- •Los Alamitos High does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.8).
- •Los Alamitos High is the larger school with 2,915 students compared with 1,018.
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 Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle ranks higher (77.3 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 Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle?
About 876 m in a straight line, between Los Alamitos and Los Alamitos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Alamitos High: 2,915. Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle: 1,018. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Alamitos High and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle rank in California?
Los Alamitos High is 93rd of 1,343 and Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle is 112th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).