America's Finest Charter vs Lincoln High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
America's Finest Charter
San Diego · Charter other · Grades K–12
396 students
Lincoln High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,487 students
| Measure | America's Finest Charter San Diego, California | Lincoln High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1276 of 1,343 |
| National rank | – | #16309 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 396 | 1,487 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 1,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 9% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •America's Finest Charter does better on math proficiency (44% vs 9%).
- •America's Finest Charter does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Lincoln High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 95.5%).
- •America's Finest Charter does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 24.4).
- •Lincoln High is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 396.
- •America's Finest Charter is a charter school while Lincoln 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 America's Finest Charter better than Lincoln High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are America's Finest Charter and Lincoln High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
America's Finest Charter: 396. Lincoln High: 1,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do America's Finest Charter and Lincoln High rank in California?
America's Finest Charter is unranked and Lincoln High is 1276th of 1,343 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).