Oroville High vs San Jose High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 242 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oroville High
Oroville · Public high · Grades 9–12
872 students
San Jose High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students
| Measure | Oroville High Oroville, California | San Jose High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #823 of 1,343 | #1052 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13213 of 16,910 | #14861 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 872 | 874 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 874 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 15% |
| city | Oroville | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oroville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 22.5).
- •Oroville High does better on math proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Oroville High does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •San Jose High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 81.8%).
- •San Jose High does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.8).
- •San Jose High is the larger school with 874 students compared with 872.
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 Oroville High better than San Jose High?
On the Success Index (US), Oroville High ranks higher (30.6 vs 22.5 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 Oroville High and San Jose High?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Oroville and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oroville High: 872. San Jose High: 874. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oroville High and San Jose High rank in California?
Oroville High is 823rd of 1,343 and San Jose High is 1052nd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).