High Tech Elementary Explorer vs High Tech High Media Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 0 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 Media Arts
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
355 students
| Measure | High Tech Elementary Explorer San Diego, California | High Tech High Media Arts San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1821 of 5,693 | #224 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #24260 of 50,301 | #5419 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 386 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech High Media Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 51.3).
- •High Tech High Media Arts does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •High Tech High Media Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 44.6%).
- •High Tech High Media Arts does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 24.1).
- •High Tech Elementary Explorer is the larger school with 386 students compared with 355.
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 Media Arts?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech High Media Arts ranks higher (61.5 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 Media Arts?
About 0 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 Media Arts: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech Elementary Explorer and High Tech High Media Arts rank in California?
High Tech Elementary Explorer is 1821st of 5,693 and High Tech High Media Arts is 224th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).