Port of Los Angeles High vs Richard Henry Dana Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Port of Los Angeles High
San Pedro · Charter high · Grades 9–12
916 students
Richard Henry Dana Middle
San Pedro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,355 students
| Measure | Port of Los Angeles High San Pedro, California | Richard Henry Dana Middle San Pedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #381 of 1,343 | #1017 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8193 of 16,910 | #14057 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 916 | 1,355 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 1,355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.6% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 23% |
| city | San Pedro | San Pedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port of Los Angeles High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 18.3).
- •Port of Los Angeles High does better on math proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- •Port of Los Angeles High does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 33%).
- •Port of Los Angeles High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.6% vs 82%).
- •Port of Los Angeles High does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.5).
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle is the larger school with 1,355 students compared with 916.
- •Port of Los Angeles High is a charter school while Richard Henry Dana Middle is a public 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 Port of Los Angeles High better than Richard Henry Dana Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Port of Los Angeles High ranks higher (50.8 vs 18.3 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 Port of Los Angeles High and Richard Henry Dana Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Pedro and San Pedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Port of Los Angeles High: 916. Richard Henry Dana Middle: 1,355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Port of Los Angeles High and Richard Henry Dana Middle rank in California?
Port of Los Angeles High is 381st of 1,343 and Richard Henry Dana Middle is 1017th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).