Discovery Charter II vs Santa Teresa High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter II
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
476 students
Santa Teresa High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter II San Jose, California | Santa Teresa High San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1273 of 5,693 | #187 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16908 of 50,301 | #4814 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 476 | 2,134 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 2,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 50% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Teresa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 61.8).
- •Santa Teresa High does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Discovery Charter II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 27.9%).
- •Discovery Charter II does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.7).
- •Santa Teresa High is the larger school with 2,134 students compared with 476.
- •Discovery Charter II is a charter school while Santa Teresa 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 Discovery Charter II better than Santa Teresa High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Teresa High ranks higher (63.9 vs 61.8 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 Discovery Charter II and Santa Teresa High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter II: 476. Santa Teresa High: 2,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter II and Santa Teresa High rank in California?
Discovery Charter II is 1273rd of 5,693 and Santa Teresa High is 187th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).