Palo Alto High vs Rio Americano High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palo Alto High
Palo Alto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,891 students
Rio Americano High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,891 students
| Measure | Palo Alto High Palo Alto, California | Rio Americano High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 1,343 | #375 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #963 of 16,910 | #8115 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,891 | 1,891 |
| Enrollment | 1,891 | 1,891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 42% |
| city | Palo Alto | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palo Alto High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 51.1).
- •Palo Alto High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 42%).
- •Palo Alto High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 59%).
- •Palo Alto High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 39.9%).
- •Palo Alto High does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 23.9).
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 Palo Alto High better than Rio Americano High?
On the Success Index (US), Palo Alto High ranks higher (82.4 vs 51.1 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 Palo Alto High and Rio Americano High?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Alto High: 1,891. Rio Americano High: 1,891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Alto High and Rio Americano High rank in California?
Palo Alto High is 11th of 1,343 and Rio Americano High is 375th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).