High Tech High Mesa vs High Tech Middle Mesa
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 High Mesa
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
435 students
High Tech Middle Mesa
San Diego · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
352 students
| Measure | High Tech High Mesa San Diego, California | High Tech Middle Mesa San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 1,343 | #283 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9608 of 16,910 | #4991 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 435 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech Middle Mesa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 45.3).
- •High Tech High Mesa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 41.2%).
- •High Tech Middle Mesa does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 21.8).
- •High Tech High Mesa is the larger school with 435 students compared with 352.
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 Mesa better than High Tech Middle Mesa?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech Middle Mesa ranks higher (62.2 vs 45.3 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 High Mesa and High Tech Middle Mesa?
About 0 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech High Mesa: 435. High Tech Middle Mesa: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech High Mesa and High Tech Middle Mesa rank in California?
High Tech High Mesa is 478th of 1,343 and High Tech Middle Mesa is 283rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).