Nordhoff High vs San Lorenzo Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 386 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nordhoff High
Ojai · Public high · Grades 9–12
576 students
San Lorenzo Valley High
Felton · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
| Measure | Nordhoff High Ojai, California | San Lorenzo Valley High Felton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #423 of 1,343 | #125 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8696 of 16,910 | #3537 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 576 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.9% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Ojai | Felton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Lorenzo Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 48.8).
- •San Lorenzo Valley High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •San Lorenzo Valley High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •San Lorenzo Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 50.9%).
- •Nordhoff High does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.4).
- •San Lorenzo Valley High is the larger school with 578 students compared with 576.
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 Nordhoff High better than San Lorenzo Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), San Lorenzo Valley High ranks higher (69.1 vs 48.8 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 Nordhoff High and San Lorenzo Valley High?
About 386 km in a straight line, between Ojai and Felton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nordhoff High: 576. San Lorenzo Valley High: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nordhoff High and San Lorenzo Valley High rank in California?
Nordhoff High is 423rd of 1,343 and San Lorenzo Valley High is 125th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).