Lynbrook High vs Prospect High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lynbrook High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,702 students
Prospect High
Saratoga · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students
| Measure | Lynbrook High San Jose, California | Prospect High Saratoga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 1,343 | #318 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #799 of 16,910 | #7169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,702 | 1,460 |
| Enrollment | 1,702 | 1,460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.5% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 47% |
| city | San Jose | Saratoga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lynbrook High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 54.6).
- •Lynbrook High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- •Lynbrook High does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 68%).
- •Lynbrook High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 49.2%).
- •Prospect High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.3).
- •Lynbrook High is the larger school with 1,702 students compared with 1,460.
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 Lynbrook High better than Prospect High?
On the Success Index (US), Lynbrook High ranks higher (83.7 vs 54.6 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 Lynbrook High and Prospect High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Saratoga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lynbrook High: 1,702. Prospect High: 1,460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lynbrook High and Prospect High rank in California?
Lynbrook High is 6th of 1,343 and Prospect High is 318th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).