Canyon Hills High vs De Portola Middle
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.
Canyon Hills High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,183 students
De Portola Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students
| Measure | Canyon Hills High San Diego, California | De Portola Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 1,343 | #255 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10980 of 16,910 | #4604 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,183 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 60% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •De Portola Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 39.9).
- •De Portola Middle does better on math proficiency (60% vs 41%).
- •De Portola Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •De Portola Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 58.5%).
- •Canyon Hills High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.3).
- •Canyon Hills High is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 680.
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 Canyon Hills High better than De Portola Middle?
On the Success Index (US), De Portola Middle ranks higher (63.9 vs 39.9 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 Canyon Hills High and De Portola Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Hills High: 1,183. De Portola Middle: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Hills High and De Portola Middle rank in California?
Canyon Hills High is 585th of 1,343 and De Portola Middle is 255th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).