Da Vinci Design vs Health Sciences High and Middle College
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Da Vinci Design
El Segundo · Charter high · Grades 9–12
536 students
Health Sciences High and Middle College
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
535 students
| Measure | Da Vinci Design El Segundo, California | Health Sciences High and Middle College San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 1,343 | #851 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6903 of 16,910 | #13384 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 536 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | El Segundo | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Da Vinci Design scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 29.8).
- •Da Vinci Design does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Da Vinci Design does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Da Vinci Design does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 72%).
- •Da Vinci Design does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.4).
- •Da Vinci Design is the larger school with 536 students compared with 535.
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 Design better than Health Sciences High and Middle College?
On the Success Index (US), Da Vinci Design ranks higher (55.5 vs 29.8 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 Design and Health Sciences High and Middle College?
About 176 km in a straight line, between El Segundo and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Da Vinci Design: 536. Health Sciences High and Middle College: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Da Vinci Design and Health Sciences High and Middle College rank in California?
Da Vinci Design is 306th of 1,343 and Health Sciences High and Middle College is 851st of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).