Canyon Hills High vs Vista Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 930 m 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
Vista Grande Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Canyon Hills High San Diego, California | Vista Grande Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #585 of 1,343 | #878 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10980 of 16,910 | #12039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,183 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 77% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Grande Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 39.9).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 41%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Vista Grande Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% 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 364.
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 Vista Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Grande Elementary ranks higher (69.0 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 Vista Grande Elementary?
About 930 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Hills High: 1,183. Vista Grande Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Hills High and Vista Grande Elementary rank in California?
Canyon Hills High is 585th of 1,343 and Vista Grande Elementary is 878th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).