e3 Civic High vs Perkins K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
e3 Civic High
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
360 students
Perkins K-8
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
381 students
| Measure | e3 Civic High San Diego, California | Perkins K-8 San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #901 of 1,343 | #5411 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13778 of 16,910 | #49211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 360 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •e3 Civic High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 10.9).
- •e3 Civic High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •e3 Civic High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •e3 Civic High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 95.5%).
- •e3 Civic High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.1).
- •Perkins K-8 is the larger school with 381 students compared with 360.
- •e3 Civic High is a charter school while Perkins K-8 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 e3 Civic High better than Perkins K-8?
On the Success Index (US), e3 Civic High ranks higher (27.9 vs 10.9 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 e3 Civic High and Perkins K-8?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
e3 Civic High: 360. Perkins K-8: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do e3 Civic High and Perkins K-8 rank in California?
e3 Civic High is 901st of 1,343 and Perkins K-8 is 5411th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).