San Fernando Institute of Applied Media vs San Fernando Senior High
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.
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media
San Fernando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
384 students
San Fernando Senior High
San Fernando · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,608 students
| Measure | San Fernando Institute of Applied Media San Fernando, California | San Fernando Senior High San Fernando, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1210 of 1,334 | #882 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14878 of 15,369 | #13648 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 384 | 1,608 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 1,608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| city | San Fernando | San Fernando |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Fernando Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 12.3).
- •San Fernando Senior High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •San Fernando Senior High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •San Fernando Institute of Applied Media does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 93.2%).
- •San Fernando Senior High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.2).
- •San Fernando Senior High is the larger school with 1,608 students compared with 384.
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 Fernando Institute of Applied Media better than San Fernando Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), San Fernando Senior High ranks higher (28.6 vs 12.3 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 Fernando Institute of Applied Media and San Fernando Senior High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Fernando and San Fernando in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media: 384. San Fernando Senior High: 1,608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do San Fernando Institute of Applied Media and San Fernando Senior High rank in California?
San Fernando Institute of Applied Media is 1210th of 1,334 and San Fernando Senior High is 882nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).