Maria Carrillo High vs Whited Elementary Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maria Carrillo High
Santa Rosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,584 students
Whited Elementary Charter
Santa Rosa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
327 students
| Measure | Maria Carrillo High Santa Rosa, California | Whited Elementary Charter Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 1,343 | #2059 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3989 of 16,910 | #27065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,584 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 1,584 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maria Carrillo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 47.2).
- •Maria Carrillo High does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Maria Carrillo High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Maria Carrillo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 56.3%).
- •Whited Elementary Charter does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.0).
- •Maria Carrillo High is the larger school with 1,584 students compared with 327.
- •Maria Carrillo High is a public school while Whited Elementary Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Maria Carrillo High better than Whited Elementary Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Maria Carrillo High ranks higher (67.3 vs 47.2 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 Maria Carrillo High and Whited Elementary Charter?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maria Carrillo High: 1,584. Whited Elementary Charter: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maria Carrillo High and Whited Elementary Charter rank in California?
Maria Carrillo High is 141st of 1,343 and Whited Elementary Charter is 2059th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).