San Clemente High vs San Juan Hills High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
San Clemente High
San Clemente · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,740 students
San Juan Hills High
San Juan Capistrano · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,641 students
| Measure | San Clemente High San Clemente, California | San Juan Hills High San Juan Capistrano, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 1,343 | #180 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5884 of 16,910 | #4735 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,740 | 2,641 |
| Enrollment | 2,740 | 2,641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.6% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| city | San Clemente | San Juan Capistrano |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Juan Hills High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 59.7).
- •San Clemente High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •San Juan Hills High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 68%).
- •San Clemente High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 38.1%).
- •San Juan Hills High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 23.6).
- •San Clemente High is the larger school with 2,740 students compared with 2,641.
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 San Clemente High better than San Juan Hills High?
On the Success Index (US), San Juan Hills High ranks higher (64.2 vs 59.7 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 San Clemente High and San Juan Hills High?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Clemente High: 2,740. San Juan Hills High: 2,641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Clemente High and San Juan Hills High rank in California?
San Clemente High is 252nd of 1,343 and San Juan Hills High is 180th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).