High Tech High Chula Vista vs Wolf Canyon Elementary
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.
High Tech High Chula Vista
Chula Vista · Charter high · Grades 9–12
626 students
Wolf Canyon Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
954 students
| Measure | High Tech High Chula Vista Chula Vista, California | Wolf Canyon Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,343 | #674 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10981 of 16,910 | #9552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 626 | 954 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 954 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 69% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wolf Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 39.9).
- •Wolf Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 17%).
- •Wolf Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Wolf Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 47.4%).
- •High Tech High Chula Vista does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 25.1).
- •Wolf Canyon Elementary is the larger school with 954 students compared with 626.
- •High Tech High Chula Vista is a charter school while Wolf Canyon Elementary 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 Wolf Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wolf Canyon Elementary ranks higher (72.6 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 Wolf Canyon Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech High Chula Vista: 626. Wolf Canyon Elementary: 954. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech High Chula Vista and Wolf Canyon Elementary rank in California?
High Tech High Chula Vista is 586th of 1,343 and Wolf Canyon Elementary is 674th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).