Mesa Verde High vs San Juan High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mesa Verde High
Citrus Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
894 students
San Juan High
Citrus Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
559 students
| Measure | Mesa Verde High Citrus Heights, California | San Juan High Citrus Heights, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #941 of 1,343 | #985 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14081 of 16,910 | #14390 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 894 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 894 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Citrus Heights | Citrus Heights |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mesa Verde High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 25.0).
- •Mesa Verde High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Mesa Verde High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Mesa Verde High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 68.7%).
- •San Juan High does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 20.3).
- •Mesa Verde High is the larger school with 894 students compared with 559.
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 Mesa Verde High better than San Juan High?
On the Success Index (US), Mesa Verde High ranks higher (26.5 vs 25.0 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 Mesa Verde High and San Juan High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Citrus Heights and Citrus Heights in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mesa Verde High: 894. San Juan High: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mesa Verde High and San Juan High rank in California?
Mesa Verde High is 941st of 1,343 and San Juan High is 985th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).