Mountain Oaks High vs Whale Gulch High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 495 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Oaks High
North Fork · Public high · Grades 9–12
13 students
Whale Gulch High
Whitethorn · Public high · Grades 9–12
7 students
| Measure | Mountain Oaks High North Fork, California | Whale Gulch High Whitethorn, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 13 | 7 |
| Enrollment | 13 | 7 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.5 | 3.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | North Fork | Whitethorn |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whale Gulch High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 23.5).
- •Whale Gulch High does better on students per teacher (3.5 vs 6.5).
- •Mountain Oaks High is the larger school with 13 students compared with 7.
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 Mountain Oaks High better than Whale Gulch High?
On the Success Index (US), Whale Gulch High ranks higher (57.4 vs 23.5 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 Mountain Oaks High and Whale Gulch High?
About 495 km in a straight line, between North Fork and Whitethorn in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Oaks High: 13. Whale Gulch High: 7. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Oaks High and Whale Gulch High rank in California?
Mountain Oaks High is unranked and Whale Gulch High is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).