Santa Susana High vs Simi Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Susana High
Simi Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,033 students
Simi Valley High
Simi Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,910 students
| Measure | Santa Susana High Simi Valley, California | Simi Valley High Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 1,343 | #405 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #3139 of 16,910 | #8491 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,033 | 1,910 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 1,910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 31% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Susana High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 49.6).
- •Santa Susana High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •Santa Susana High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 65%).
- •Santa Susana High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 36.5%).
- •Santa Susana High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 24.5).
- •Simi Valley High is the larger school with 1,910 students compared with 1,033.
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 Santa Susana High better than Simi Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Susana High ranks higher (70.7 vs 49.6 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 Santa Susana High and Simi Valley High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Susana High: 1,033. Simi Valley High: 1,910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Susana High and Simi Valley High rank in California?
Santa Susana High is 103rd of 1,343 and Simi Valley High is 405th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).