Rancho Pico Junior High vs West Ranch High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 337 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho Pico Junior High
Stevenson Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
842 students
West Ranch High
Valencia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,777 students
| Measure | Rancho Pico Junior High Stevenson Ranch, California | West Ranch High Valencia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #85 of 1,334 | #35 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1639 of 15,369 | #1588 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 842 | 1,777 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 1,777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.4% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 69% |
| city | Stevenson Ranch | Valencia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Pico Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 78.0).
- •West Ranch High does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 81%).
- •West Ranch High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 13.4%).
- •Rancho Pico Junior High does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 24.7).
- •West Ranch High is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 842.
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 Rancho Pico Junior High better than West Ranch High?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Pico Junior High ranks higher (79.1 vs 78.0 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 Rancho Pico Junior High and West Ranch High?
About 337 m in a straight line, between Stevenson Ranch and Valencia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Pico Junior High: 842. West Ranch High: 1,777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Pico Junior High and West Ranch High rank in California?
Rancho Pico Junior High is 85th of 1,334 and West Ranch High is 35th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).