Maria Montessori Charter Academy vs Whitney High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Rocklin · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
283 students
Whitney High
Rocklin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,041 students
| Measure | Maria Montessori Charter Academy Rocklin, California | Whitney High Rocklin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1050 of 5,693 | #131 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14057 of 50,301 | #3638 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 283 | 2,041 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 2,041 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | Rocklin | Rocklin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitney High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 66.1).
- •Maria Montessori Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Whitney High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Maria Montessori Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 20.9%).
- •Maria Montessori Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 22.2).
- •Whitney High is the larger school with 2,041 students compared with 283.
- •Maria Montessori Charter Academy is a charter school while Whitney High is a public 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 Montessori Charter Academy better than Whitney High?
On the Success Index (US), Whitney High ranks higher (68.7 vs 66.1 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 Montessori Charter Academy and Whitney High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rocklin and Rocklin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maria Montessori Charter Academy: 283. Whitney High: 2,041. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maria Montessori Charter Academy and Whitney High rank in California?
Maria Montessori Charter Academy is 1050th of 5,693 and Whitney High is 131st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).