Correia Middle vs High Tech High Media Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Correia Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
602 students
High Tech High Media Arts
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
355 students
| Measure | Correia Middle San Diego, California | High Tech High Media Arts San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 1,334 | #224 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5082 of 15,369 | #5419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 602 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.8 vs 61.5).
- •Correia Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •High Tech High Media Arts does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Correia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 43.1%).
- •High Tech High Media Arts does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 23.2).
- •Correia Middle is the larger school with 602 students compared with 355.
- •Correia Middle is a public school while High Tech High Media Arts is a charter 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 Correia Middle better than High Tech High Media Arts?
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 Correia Middle and High Tech High Media Arts?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Correia Middle: 602. High Tech High Media Arts: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Correia Middle and High Tech High Media Arts rank in California?
Correia Middle is 287th of 1,334 and High Tech High Media Arts is 224th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).