Bonita Vista Senior High vs Discovery Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonita Vista Senior High
Chula Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,960 students
Discovery Charter
Chula Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
945 students
| Measure | Bonita Vista Senior High Chula Vista, California | Discovery Charter Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #334 of 1,343 | #634 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7475 of 16,910 | #9104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,960 | 945 |
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 945 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 68% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 53.4).
- •Discovery Charter does better on math proficiency (68% vs 38%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 63%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 37.1%).
- •Bonita Vista Senior High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.2).
- •Bonita Vista Senior High is the larger school with 1,960 students compared with 945.
- •Bonita Vista Senior High is a public school while Discovery Charter is a charter 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 Bonita Vista Senior High better than Discovery Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter ranks higher (73.2 vs 53.4 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 Bonita Vista Senior High and Discovery Charter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonita Vista Senior High: 1,960. Discovery Charter: 945. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonita Vista Senior High and Discovery Charter rank in California?
Bonita Vista Senior High is 334th of 1,343 and Discovery Charter is 634th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).