Mt. Whitney High vs Redwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 833 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Whitney High
Visalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,637 students
Redwood High
Visalia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,490 students
| Measure | Mt. Whitney High Visalia, California | Redwood High Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 1,343 | #297 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11693 of 16,910 | #6737 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,637 | 2,490 |
| Enrollment | 1,637 | 2,490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 37.1).
- •Redwood High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Redwood High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 62%).
- •Redwood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 74%).
- •Mt. Whitney High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.2).
- •Redwood High is the larger school with 2,490 students compared with 1,637.
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 Mt. Whitney High better than Redwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Redwood High ranks higher (56.3 vs 37.1 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 Mt. Whitney High and Redwood High?
About 833 m in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Whitney High: 1,637. Redwood High: 2,490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Whitney High and Redwood High rank in California?
Mt. Whitney High is 651st of 1,343 and Redwood High is 297th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).