Gompers Preparatory Academy vs Lincoln High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gompers Preparatory Academy
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,175 students
Lincoln High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,487 students
| Measure | Gompers Preparatory Academy San Diego, California | Lincoln High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 1,343 | #1276 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14365 of 16,910 | #16309 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,175 | 1,487 |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 9% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 13.3).
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (29% vs 9%).
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 89.8%).
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 24.4).
- •Lincoln High is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 1,175.
- •Gompers Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Lincoln 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 Gompers Preparatory Academy better than Lincoln High?
On the Success Index (US), Gompers Preparatory Academy ranks higher (25.1 vs 13.3 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 Gompers Preparatory Academy and Lincoln High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gompers Preparatory Academy: 1,175. Lincoln High: 1,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gompers Preparatory Academy and Lincoln High rank in California?
Gompers Preparatory Academy is 982nd of 1,343 and Lincoln High is 1276th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).