Marina High vs Westminster High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marina High
Huntington Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,997 students
Westminster High
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,529 students
| Measure | Marina High Huntington Beach, California | Westminster High Westminster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 1,343 | #534 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6707 of 16,910 | #10485 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,997 | 2,529 |
| Enrollment | 1,997 | 2,529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Westminster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marina High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 42.0).
- •Marina High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Marina High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Marina High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 85.9%).
- •Marina High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.4).
- •Westminster High is the larger school with 2,529 students compared with 1,997.
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 Marina High better than Westminster High?
On the Success Index (US), Marina High ranks higher (56.4 vs 42.0 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 Marina High and Westminster High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Westminster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marina High: 1,997. Westminster High: 2,529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marina High and Westminster High rank in California?
Marina High is 295th of 1,343 and Westminster High is 534th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).