River Valley Charter vs Santana High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Valley Charter
Lakeside · Charter high · Grades 7–12
231 students
Santana High
Santee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,621 students
| Measure | River Valley Charter Lakeside, California | Santana High Santee, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 1,343 | #427 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3061 of 16,910 | #8748 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 231 | 1,621 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 1,621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| city | Lakeside | Santee |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Valley Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 48.6).
- •River Valley Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 46%).
- •River Valley Charter does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 23.8).
- •Santana High is the larger school with 1,621 students compared with 231.
- •River Valley Charter is a charter school while Santana High 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 River Valley Charter better than Santana High?
On the Success Index (US), River Valley Charter ranks higher (71.0 vs 48.6 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 River Valley Charter and Santana High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lakeside and Santee in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Valley Charter: 231. Santana High: 1,621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Valley Charter and Santana High rank in California?
River Valley Charter is 99th of 1,343 and Santana High is 427th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).