Mira Costa High vs Trabuco Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 73 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mira Costa High
Manhattan Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,473 students
Trabuco Hills High
Mission Viejo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,475 students
| Measure | Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach, California | Trabuco Hills High Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 1,343 | #220 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1830 of 16,910 | #5355 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,473 | 2,475 |
| Enrollment | 2,473 | 2,475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 52% |
| city | Manhattan Beach | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mira Costa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 61.8).
- •Mira Costa High does better on math proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Mira Costa High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Mira Costa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 37.3%).
- •Trabuco Hills High does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.7).
- •Trabuco Hills High is the larger school with 2,475 students compared with 2,473.
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 Mira Costa High better than Trabuco Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), Mira Costa High ranks higher (76.6 vs 61.8 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 Mira Costa High and Trabuco Hills High?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Manhattan Beach and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mira Costa High: 2,473. Trabuco Hills High: 2,475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mira Costa High and Trabuco Hills High rank in California?
Mira Costa High is 45th of 1,343 and Trabuco Hills High is 220th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).