Cabrillo Elementary vs High Tech High International
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 High International
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
359 students
| Measure | Cabrillo Elementary San Diego, California | High Tech High International San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2875 of 5,693 | #332 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #35015 of 50,301 | #7420 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 157 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 37% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech High International scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 35.4).
- •Cabrillo Elementary does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •High Tech High International does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 34.5%).
- •High Tech High International does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 68.8%).
- •High Tech High International does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.6).
- •High Tech High International is the larger school with 359 students compared with 157.
- •Cabrillo Elementary is a public school while High Tech High International 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 High International?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech High International ranks higher (53.6 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 High International?
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 High International: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cabrillo Elementary and High Tech High International rank in California?
Cabrillo Elementary is 2875th of 5,693 and High Tech High International is 332nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).