Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego vs Mira Mesa High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,375 students
Mira Mesa High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,187 students
| Measure | Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego San Diego, California | Mira Mesa High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1121 of 1,343 | #273 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15298 of 16,910 | #6440 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,375 | 2,187 |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | 2,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 35.3 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 53% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mira Mesa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 19.7).
- •Mira Mesa High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 15%).
- •Mira Mesa High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 42%).
- •Mira Mesa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 72.9%).
- •Mira Mesa High does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 35.3).
- •Mira Mesa High is the larger school with 2,187 students compared with 1,375.
- •Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is a charter school while Mira Mesa High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego better than Mira Mesa High?
On the Success Index (US), Mira Mesa High ranks higher (57.5 vs 19.7 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 Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego and Mira Mesa High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego: 1,375. Mira Mesa High: 2,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego and Mira Mesa High rank in California?
Altus Schools Charter School of San Diego is 1121st of 1,343 and Mira Mesa High is 273rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).