Mendota High vs Taft Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 196 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendota High
Mendota · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,065 students
Taft Union High
Taft · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,064 students
| Measure | Mendota High Mendota, California | Taft Union High Taft, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #742 of 1,343 | #1157 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12547 of 16,910 | #15587 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,065 | 1,064 |
| Enrollment | 1,065 | 1,064 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | Mendota | Taft |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendota High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 18.2).
- •Mendota High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Mendota High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 33%).
- •Taft Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 97.5%).
- •Taft Union High does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.2).
- •Mendota High is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 1,064.
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 Mendota High better than Taft Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Mendota High ranks higher (33.5 vs 18.2 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 Mendota High and Taft Union High?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Mendota and Taft in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendota High: 1,065. Taft Union High: 1,064. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendota High and Taft Union High rank in California?
Mendota High is 742nd of 1,343 and Taft Union High is 1157th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).