Prospect High vs Saratoga High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prospect High
Saratoga · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students
Saratoga High
Saratoga · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,161 students
| Measure | Prospect High Saratoga, California | Saratoga High Saratoga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #318 of 1,343 | #1 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7169 of 16,910 | #601 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,460 | 1,161 |
| Enrollment | 1,460 | 1,161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 3.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 90% |
| city | Saratoga | Saratoga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saratoga High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 54.6).
- •Saratoga High does better on math proficiency (90% vs 47%).
- •Saratoga High does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 68%).
- •Saratoga High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 49.2%).
- •Saratoga High does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.8).
- •Prospect High is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 1,161.
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 Prospect High better than Saratoga High?
On the Success Index (US), Saratoga High ranks higher (85.5 vs 54.6 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 Prospect High and Saratoga High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Saratoga and Saratoga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prospect High: 1,460. Saratoga High: 1,161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prospect High and Saratoga High rank in California?
Prospect High is 318th of 1,343 and Saratoga High is 1st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).