City Heights Preparatory Charter vs Iftin Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 425 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Heights Preparatory Charter
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 6–12
160 students
Iftin Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
531 students
| Measure | City Heights Preparatory Charter San Diego, California | Iftin Charter San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1153 of 1,343 | #4508 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15574 of 16,910 | #45527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 160 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 31.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 31% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.2 vs 18.9).
- •Iftin Charter does better on math proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •City Heights Preparatory Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Iftin Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 100%).
- •City Heights Preparatory Charter does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 31.2).
- •Iftin Charter is the larger school with 531 students compared with 160.
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 City Heights Preparatory Charter better than Iftin Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are City Heights Preparatory Charter and Iftin Charter?
About 425 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Heights Preparatory Charter: 160. Iftin Charter: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Heights Preparatory Charter and Iftin Charter rank in California?
City Heights Preparatory Charter is 1153rd of 1,343 and Iftin Charter is 4508th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).