University High vs Vista Verde
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
University High
Irvine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,307 students
Vista Verde
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–8
837 students
| Measure | University High Irvine, California | Vista Verde Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #63 of 1,343 | #181 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2283 of 16,910 | #3981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,307 | 837 |
| Enrollment | 2,307 | 837 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.2 | 27.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 81% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Verde scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 74.3).
- •Vista Verde does better on math proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Vista Verde does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 78%).
- •Vista Verde does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 23%).
- •University High does better on students per teacher (26.2 vs 27.9).
- •University High is the larger school with 2,307 students compared with 837.
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 University High better than Vista Verde?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Verde ranks higher (81.9 vs 74.3 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 University High and Vista Verde?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
University High: 2,307. Vista Verde: 837. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do University High and Vista Verde rank in California?
University High is 63rd of 1,343 and Vista Verde is 181st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).