Santa Susana High vs Sycamore Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Sycamore Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
359 students
| Measure | Santa Susana High Simi Valley, California | Sycamore Elementary Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 1,343 | #2430 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3139 of 16,910 | #30963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,033 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Susana High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 41.5).
- •Santa Susana High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Santa Susana High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 42%).
- •Santa Susana High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 45.4%).
- •Santa Susana High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.1).
- •Santa Susana High is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 359.
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 Sycamore Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Susana High ranks higher (70.7 vs 41.5 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 Sycamore Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Susana High: 1,033. Sycamore Elementary: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Susana High and Sycamore Elementary rank in California?
Santa Susana High is 103rd of 1,343 and Sycamore Elementary is 2430th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).