City Heights Preparatory Charter vs Learning for Life Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 611 km 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
Learning for Life Charter
Marina · Charter high · Grades 7–12
160 students
| Measure | City Heights Preparatory Charter San Diego, California | Learning for Life Charter Marina, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1153 of 1,343 | #1189 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15574 of 16,910 | #15717 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 160 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| city | San Diego | Marina |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.2 vs 17.3).
- •City Heights Preparatory Charter does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •City Heights Preparatory Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Learning for Life Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 100%).
- •City Heights Preparatory Charter does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 22.9).
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 Learning for Life 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 Learning for Life Charter?
About 611 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Marina in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Heights Preparatory Charter: 160. Learning for Life Charter: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Heights Preparatory Charter and Learning for Life Charter rank in California?
City Heights Preparatory Charter is 1153rd of 1,343 and Learning for Life Charter is 1189th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).