Canyon Hills High vs Innovations Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Innovations Academy
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
436 students
| Measure | Canyon Hills High San Diego, California | Innovations Academy San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 1,343 | #2455 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10980 of 16,910 | #31206 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,183 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Innovations Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 39.9).
- •Canyon Hills High does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Canyon Hills High does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Innovations Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 58.5%).
- •Innovations Academy does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 22.3).
- •Canyon Hills High is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 436.
- •Canyon Hills High is a public school while Innovations Academy 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 Canyon Hills High better than Innovations Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Innovations Academy ranks higher (41.1 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 Innovations Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Hills High: 1,183. Innovations Academy: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Hills High and Innovations Academy rank in California?
Canyon Hills High is 585th of 1,343 and Innovations Academy is 2455th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).