High Tech High Mesa vs John Muir
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km 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
John Muir
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
336 students
| Measure | High Tech High Mesa San Diego, California | John Muir San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 1,343 | #2899 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9608 of 16,910 | #35271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 435 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech High Mesa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 35.0).
- •High Tech High Mesa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 43.8%).
- •John Muir does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.8).
- •High Tech High Mesa is the larger school with 435 students compared with 336.
- •High Tech High Mesa is a charter school while John Muir 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 Mesa better than John Muir?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech High Mesa ranks higher (45.3 vs 35.0 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 John Muir?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech High Mesa: 435. John Muir: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech High Mesa and John Muir rank in California?
High Tech High Mesa is 478th of 1,343 and John Muir is 2899th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).