Saddleback High vs Taft Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saddleback High
Santa Ana · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,451 students
Taft Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
| Measure | Saddleback High Santa Ana, California | Taft Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1186 of 1,343 | #4796 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15709 of 16,910 | #46890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,451 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.4 vs 16.5).
- •Saddleback High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Saddleback High does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Taft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 94%).
- •Taft Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.6).
- •Saddleback High is the larger school with 1,451 students compared with 408.
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 Saddleback High better than Taft Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Saddleback High and Taft Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Saddleback High: 1,451. Taft Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Saddleback High and Taft Elementary rank in California?
Saddleback High is 1186th of 1,343 and Taft Elementary is 4796th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).