Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy vs High Tech High Mesa
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 164 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
433 students
High Tech High Mesa
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
435 students
| Measure | Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy Los Angeles, California | High Tech High Mesa San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,343 | #478 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14522 of 16,910 | #9608 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 433 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Los Angeles | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech High Mesa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 24.2).
- •High Tech High Mesa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 95.2%).
- •Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.8).
- •High Tech High Mesa is the larger school with 435 students compared with 433.
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 Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy better than High Tech High Mesa?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech High Mesa ranks higher (45.3 vs 24.2 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 Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy and High Tech High Mesa?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy: 433. High Tech High Mesa: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy and High Tech High Mesa rank in California?
Alliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy is 1005th of 1,343 and High Tech High Mesa is 478th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).