Mt. Whitney High vs University Preparatory High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.7 km 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
University Preparatory High
Visalia · Charter high · Grades 9–12
253 students
| Measure | Mt. Whitney High Visalia, California | University Preparatory High Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #651 of 1,343 | #114 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11693 of 16,910 | #3359 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,637 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 1,637 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 31.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 64.5% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Preparatory High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 37.1).
- •University Preparatory High does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 30%).
- •University Preparatory High does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 62%).
- •University Preparatory High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 74%).
- •Mt. Whitney High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 31.6).
- •Mt. Whitney High is the larger school with 1,637 students compared with 253.
- •Mt. Whitney High is a public school while University Preparatory High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 University Preparatory High?
On the Success Index (US), University Preparatory High ranks higher (69.8 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 University Preparatory High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Whitney High: 1,637. University Preparatory High: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Whitney High and University Preparatory High rank in California?
Mt. Whitney High is 651st of 1,343 and University Preparatory High is 114th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).