Orange High vs Valhalla High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 144 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orange High
Orange · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,728 students
Valhalla High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,728 students
| Measure | Orange High Orange, California | Valhalla High El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1218 of 1,343 | #440 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15873 of 16,910 | #8898 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,728 | 1,728 |
| Enrollment | 1,728 | 1,728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 44% |
| city | Orange | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valhalla High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 16.4).
- •Valhalla High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 12%).
- •Valhalla High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Valhalla High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 86.9%).
- •Orange High does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 23.7).
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 Orange High better than Valhalla High?
On the Success Index (US), Valhalla High ranks higher (48.1 vs 16.4 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 Orange High and Valhalla High?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Orange and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orange High: 1,728. Valhalla High: 1,728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orange High and Valhalla High rank in California?
Orange High is 1218th of 1,343 and Valhalla High is 440th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).