High Tech High Chula Vista vs Olympian High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Tech High Chula Vista
Chula Vista · Charter high · Grades 9–12
626 students
Olympian High
Chula Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,289 students
| Measure | High Tech High Chula Vista Chula Vista, California | Olympian High Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,343 | #169 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10981 of 16,910 | #4521 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 626 | 2,289 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 2,289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 49% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olympian High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 39.9).
- •Olympian High does better on math proficiency (49% vs 17%).
- •Olympian High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Olympian High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 47.4%).
- •High Tech High Chula Vista does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.1).
- •Olympian High is the larger school with 2,289 students compared with 626.
- •High Tech High Chula Vista is a charter school while Olympian 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 High Tech High Chula Vista better than Olympian High?
On the Success Index (US), Olympian High ranks higher (65.1 vs 39.9 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 High Chula Vista and Olympian High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech High Chula Vista: 626. Olympian High: 2,289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech High Chula Vista and Olympian High rank in California?
High Tech High Chula Vista is 586th of 1,343 and Olympian High is 169th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).