Dewey Elementary vs High Tech High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewey Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–4
267 students
High Tech High
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
412 students
| Measure | Dewey Elementary San Diego, California | High Tech High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1939 of 5,693 | #594 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25498 of 50,301 | #11091 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 267 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dewey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 39.4).
- •Dewey Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •High Tech High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •High Tech High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 65.2%).
- •High Tech High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.3).
- •High Tech High is the larger school with 412 students compared with 267.
- •Dewey Elementary is a public school while High Tech High 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 Dewey Elementary better than High Tech High?
On the Success Index (US), Dewey Elementary ranks higher (49.5 vs 39.4 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 Dewey Elementary and High Tech High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewey Elementary: 267. High Tech High: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewey Elementary and High Tech High rank in California?
Dewey Elementary is 1939th of 5,693 and High Tech High is 594th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).