City Heights Preparatory Charter vs Mann Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 255 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
Mann Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
680 students
| Measure | City Heights Preparatory Charter San Diego, California | Mann Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1153 of 1,343 | #1081 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15574 of 16,910 | #14392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 160 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City Heights Preparatory Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.2 vs 16.3).
- •Mann Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •City Heights Preparatory Charter does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Mann Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 100%).
- •City Heights Preparatory Charter does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 22.7).
- •Mann Middle is the larger school with 680 students compared with 160.
- •City Heights Preparatory Charter is a charter school while Mann Middle is a public 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 City Heights Preparatory Charter better than Mann Middle?
On the Success Index (US), City Heights Preparatory Charter ranks higher (18.2 vs 16.3 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 City Heights Preparatory Charter and Mann Middle?
About 255 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Heights Preparatory Charter: 160. Mann Middle: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Heights Preparatory Charter and Mann Middle rank in California?
City Heights Preparatory Charter is 1153rd of 1,343 and Mann Middle is 1081st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).