e3 Civic High vs San Diego High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
San Diego High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,602 students
| Measure | e3 Civic High San Diego, California | San Diego High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #901 of 1,343 | #1174 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13778 of 16,910 | #15646 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 360 | 1,602 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 1,602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •e3 Civic High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 17.8).
- •e3 Civic High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •e3 Civic High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •San Diego High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 76.1%).
- •e3 Civic High does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 26.3).
- •San Diego High is the larger school with 1,602 students compared with 360.
- •e3 Civic High is a charter school while San Diego 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 e3 Civic High better than San Diego High?
On the Success Index (US), e3 Civic High ranks higher (27.9 vs 17.8 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 e3 Civic High and San Diego High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
e3 Civic High: 360. San Diego High: 1,602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do e3 Civic High and San Diego High rank in California?
e3 Civic High is 901st of 1,343 and San Diego High is 1174th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).