Clairemont High vs Mission Bay High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clairemont High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
Mission Bay High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,240 students
| Measure | Clairemont High San Diego, California | Mission Bay High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #975 of 1,343 | #439 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14302 of 16,910 | #8887 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 823 | 1,240 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 35% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Bay High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 25.4).
- •Mission Bay High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Mission Bay High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Mission Bay High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 57.4%).
- •Mission Bay High does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.9).
- •Mission Bay High is the larger school with 1,240 students compared with 823.
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 Clairemont High better than Mission Bay High?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Bay High ranks higher (48.1 vs 25.4 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 Clairemont High and Mission Bay High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clairemont High: 823. Mission Bay High: 1,240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clairemont High and Mission Bay High rank in California?
Clairemont High is 975th of 1,343 and Mission Bay High is 439th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).