Paloma Valley High vs Santa Rosa Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paloma Valley High
Menifee · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,487 students
Santa Rosa Academy
Menifee · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,736 students
| Measure | Paloma Valley High Menifee, California | Santa Rosa Academy Menifee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #437 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #8866 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 2,487 | 1,736 |
| Enrollment | 2,487 | 1,736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | Menifee | Menifee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Rosa Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Paloma Valley High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Santa Rosa Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 63.5%).
- •Santa Rosa Academy does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.0).
- •Paloma Valley High is the larger school with 2,487 students compared with 1,736.
- •Paloma Valley High is a public school while Santa Rosa Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Paloma Valley High better than Santa Rosa Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Paloma Valley High and Santa Rosa Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Menifee and Menifee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paloma Valley High: 2,487. Santa Rosa Academy: 1,736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paloma Valley High and Santa Rosa Academy rank in California?
Paloma Valley High is 437th of 1,343 and Santa Rosa Academy is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).