Novato High vs Sage Creek High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 727 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Novato High
Novato · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,287 students
Sage Creek High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students
| Measure | Novato High Novato, California | Sage Creek High Carlsbad, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #386 of 1,343 | #120 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8239 of 16,910 | #3409 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,287 | 1,289 |
| Enrollment | 1,287 | 1,289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 59% |
| city | Novato | Carlsbad |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sage Creek High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 50.6).
- •Sage Creek High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Sage Creek High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Sage Creek High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 48.3%).
- •Novato High does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 24.8).
- •Sage Creek High is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 1,287.
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 Novato High better than Sage Creek High?
On the Success Index (US), Sage Creek High ranks higher (69.6 vs 50.6 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 Novato High and Sage Creek High?
About 727 km in a straight line, between Novato and Carlsbad in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Novato High: 1,287. Sage Creek High: 1,289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Novato High and Sage Creek High rank in California?
Novato High is 386th of 1,343 and Sage Creek High is 120th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).