Maricopa High vs Taft Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maricopa High
Maricopa · Public high · Grades 9–12
72 students
Taft Union High
Taft · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,064 students
| Measure | Maricopa High Maricopa, California | Taft Union High Taft, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1261 of 1,343 | #1157 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16191 of 16,910 | #15587 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 72 | 1,064 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 1,064 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 14% |
| city | Maricopa | Taft |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Union High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 14.1).
- •Taft Union High does better on math proficiency (14% vs 10%).
- •Taft Union High does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 10%).
- •Taft Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 95.8%).
- •Maricopa High does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 18.3).
- •Taft Union High is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 72.
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 Maricopa High better than Taft Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Union High ranks higher (18.2 vs 14.1 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 Maricopa High and Taft Union High?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Maricopa and Taft in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maricopa High: 72. Taft Union High: 1,064. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maricopa High and Taft Union High rank in California?
Maricopa High is 1261st of 1,343 and Taft Union High is 1157th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).