Da Vinci Communications vs El Segundo High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Da Vinci Communications
El Segundo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
550 students
El Segundo High
El Segundo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,232 students
| Measure | Da Vinci Communications El Segundo, California | El Segundo High El Segundo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #748 of 1,343 | #28 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12599 of 16,910 | #1410 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 550 | 1,232 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 1,232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 79% |
| city | El Segundo | El Segundo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Segundo High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 33.2).
- •El Segundo High does better on math proficiency (79% vs 17%).
- •El Segundo High does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 47%).
- •El Segundo High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 49.1%).
- •Da Vinci Communications does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 23.7).
- •El Segundo High is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 550.
- •Da Vinci Communications is a charter school while El Segundo High 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 Da Vinci Communications better than El Segundo High?
On the Success Index (US), El Segundo High ranks higher (79.1 vs 33.2 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 Da Vinci Communications and El Segundo High?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between El Segundo and El Segundo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Da Vinci Communications: 550. El Segundo High: 1,232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Da Vinci Communications and El Segundo High rank in California?
Da Vinci Communications is 748th of 1,343 and El Segundo High is 28th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).