Emelita Street Elementary vs High Tech LA
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emelita Street Elementary
Encino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
High Tech LA
Lake Balboa · Charter high · Grades 9–12
362 students
| Measure | Emelita Street Elementary Encino, California | High Tech LA Lake Balboa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2652 of 5,693 | #145 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32877 of 50,301 | #4057 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 275 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.9% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Encino | Lake Balboa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech LA scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 38.6).
- •High Tech LA does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •High Tech LA does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 52%).
- •High Tech LA does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 70.9%).
- •Emelita Street Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.6).
- •High Tech LA is the larger school with 362 students compared with 275.
- •Emelita Street Elementary is a public school while High Tech LA 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 Emelita Street Elementary better than High Tech LA?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech LA ranks higher (67.0 vs 38.6 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 Emelita Street Elementary and High Tech LA?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Encino and Lake Balboa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emelita Street Elementary: 275. High Tech LA: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emelita Street Elementary and High Tech LA rank in California?
Emelita Street Elementary is 2652nd of 5,693 and High Tech LA is 145th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).