Monrovia High vs Saddleback High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 50 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monrovia High
Monrovia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,455 students
Saddleback High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,451 students
| Measure | Monrovia High Monrovia, California | Saddleback High Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 1,343 | #1186 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9313 of 16,910 | #15709 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,455 | 1,451 |
| Enrollment | 1,455 | 1,451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 22% |
| city | Monrovia | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monrovia High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 17.4).
- •Monrovia High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Monrovia High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 31%).
- •Monrovia High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 94%).
- •Saddleback High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 25.1).
- •Monrovia High is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 1,451.
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 Monrovia High better than Saddleback High?
On the Success Index (US), Monrovia High ranks higher (46.5 vs 17.4 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 Monrovia High and Saddleback High?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Monrovia and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monrovia High: 1,455. Saddleback High: 1,451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monrovia High and Saddleback High rank in California?
Monrovia High is 457th of 1,343 and Saddleback High is 1186th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).