Mira Monte High vs Newbury Park High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mira Monte High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,048 students
Newbury Park High
Newbury Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,047 students
| Measure | Mira Monte High Bakersfield, California | Newbury Park High Newbury Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1294 of 1,343 | #143 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16460 of 16,910 | #4018 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,048 | 2,047 |
| Enrollment | 2,048 | 2,047 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.7% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 52% |
| city | Bakersfield | Newbury Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newbury Park High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 11.8).
- •Newbury Park High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 8%).
- •Newbury Park High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 36%).
- •Newbury Park High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 94.7%).
- •Newbury Park High does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 24.4).
- •Mira Monte High is the larger school with 2,048 students compared with 2,047.
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 Monte High better than Newbury Park High?
On the Success Index (US), Newbury Park High ranks higher (67.2 vs 11.8 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 Monte High and Newbury Park High?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Bakersfield and Newbury Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mira Monte High: 2,048. Newbury Park High: 2,047. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mira Monte High and Newbury Park High rank in California?
Mira Monte High is 1294th of 1,343 and Newbury Park High is 143rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).