High Tech Elementary Explorer vs High Tech High International
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 174 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Tech Elementary Explorer
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
High Tech High International
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
359 students
| Measure | High Tech Elementary Explorer San Diego, California | High Tech High International San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1821 of 5,693 | #332 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #24260 of 50,301 | #7420 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 386 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech High International scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 51.3).
- •High Tech Elementary Explorer does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •High Tech High International does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •High Tech Elementary Explorer does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 50.4%).
- •High Tech High International does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 24.1).
- •High Tech Elementary Explorer is the larger school with 386 students compared with 359.
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 High Tech Elementary Explorer better than High Tech High International?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech High International ranks higher (53.6 vs 51.3 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 High Tech Elementary Explorer and High Tech High International?
About 174 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech Elementary Explorer: 386. High Tech High International: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech Elementary Explorer and High Tech High International rank in California?
High Tech Elementary Explorer is 1821st of 5,693 and High Tech High International is 332nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).