Cabrillo Elementary vs High Tech Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cabrillo Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–4
157 students
High Tech Elementary
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
| Measure | Cabrillo Elementary San Diego, California | High Tech Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2875 of 5,693 | #2208 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35015 of 50,301 | #28850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 157 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 42% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 35.4).
- •Cabrillo Elementary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •High Tech Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 34.5%).
- •High Tech Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 68.8%).
- •Cabrillo Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 23.4).
- •High Tech Elementary is the larger school with 444 students compared with 157.
- •Cabrillo Elementary is a public school while High Tech Elementary 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 Cabrillo Elementary better than High Tech Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech Elementary ranks higher (44.6 vs 35.4 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 Cabrillo Elementary and High Tech Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cabrillo Elementary: 157. High Tech Elementary: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabrillo Elementary and High Tech Elementary rank in California?
Cabrillo Elementary is 2875th of 5,693 and High Tech Elementary is 2208th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).