Magnolia High vs Rancho Alamitos High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia High
Anaheim · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,608 students
Rancho Alamitos High
Garden Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,439 students
| Measure | Magnolia High Anaheim, California | Rancho Alamitos High Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1184 of 1,343 | #544 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15703 of 16,910 | #10594 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,608 | 1,439 |
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 1,439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 39% |
| city | Anaheim | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Alamitos High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 17.4).
- •Rancho Alamitos High does better on math proficiency (39% vs 13%).
- •Rancho Alamitos High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Rancho Alamitos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 90.7%).
- •Rancho Alamitos High does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 21.7).
- •Magnolia High is the larger school with 1,608 students compared with 1,439.
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 Magnolia High better than Rancho Alamitos High?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Alamitos High ranks higher (41.5 vs 17.4 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 Magnolia High and Rancho Alamitos High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia High: 1,608. Rancho Alamitos High: 1,439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia High and Rancho Alamitos High rank in California?
Magnolia High is 1184th of 1,343 and Rancho Alamitos High is 544th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).