Prospect High vs Westmont High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.7 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
Westmont High
Campbell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,682 students
| Measure | Prospect High Saratoga, California | Westmont High Campbell, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 1,343 | #231 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7169 of 16,910 | #5546 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,460 | 1,682 |
| Enrollment | 1,460 | 1,682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| city | Saratoga | Campbell |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westmont High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 54.6).
- •Westmont High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Westmont High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Westmont High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 49.2%).
- •Prospect High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.1).
- •Westmont High is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 1,460.
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 Westmont High?
On the Success Index (US), Westmont High ranks higher (61.1 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 Westmont High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Saratoga and Campbell in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prospect High: 1,460. Westmont High: 1,682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prospect High and Westmont High rank in California?
Prospect High is 318th of 1,343 and Westmont High is 231st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).