Santa Susana High vs Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Vista Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
567 students
| Measure | Santa Susana High Simi Valley, California | Vista Elementary Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #103 of 1,343 | #528 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3139 of 16,910 | #7747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,033 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 76% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.4 vs 70.7).
- •Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 53%).
- •Santa Susana High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 79%).
- •Santa Susana High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 33.3%).
- •Santa Susana High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.6).
- •Santa Susana High is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 567.
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 Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Elementary ranks higher (75.4 vs 70.7 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 Santa Susana High and Vista Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Susana High: 1,033. Vista Elementary: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Susana High and Vista Elementary rank in California?
Santa Susana High is 103rd of 1,343 and Vista Elementary is 528th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).