Los Amigos High vs Newhope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Amigos High
Fountain Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,430 students
Newhope Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
| Measure | Los Amigos High Fountain Valley, California | Newhope Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #920 of 1,343 | #2910 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13928 of 16,910 | #35346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,430 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 1,430 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newhope Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 27.2).
- •Newhope Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Los Amigos High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Newhope Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 92.4%).
- •Newhope Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.1).
- •Los Amigos High is the larger school with 1,430 students compared with 334.
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 Amigos High better than Newhope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Newhope Elementary ranks higher (34.9 vs 27.2 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 Amigos High and Newhope Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Amigos High: 1,430. Newhope Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Amigos High and Newhope Elementary rank in California?
Los Amigos High is 920th of 1,343 and Newhope Elementary is 2910th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).