Dana vs High Tech High Media Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dana
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 5–6
646 students
High Tech High Media Arts
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
355 students
| Measure | Dana San Diego, California | High Tech High Media Arts San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 1,334 | #224 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4414 of 15,369 | #5419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 646 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dana scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 61.5).
- •Dana does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •High Tech High Media Arts does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Dana does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 43.1%).
- •High Tech High Media Arts does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 23.1).
- •Dana is the larger school with 646 students compared with 355.
- •Dana 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 Dana better than High Tech High Media Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Dana ranks higher (64.8 vs 61.5 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 Dana and High Tech High Media Arts?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dana: 646. High Tech High Media Arts: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dana and High Tech High Media Arts rank in California?
Dana is 241st 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).