High Tech High Mesa vs Kavod Charter
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
Kavod Charter
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
395 students
| Measure | High Tech High Mesa San Diego, California | Kavod Charter San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 1,343 | #1407 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9608 of 16,910 | #18721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 435 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kavod Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 45.3).
- •Kavod Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 40.5%).
- •Kavod Charter does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.8).
- •High Tech High Mesa is the larger school with 435 students compared with 395.
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 Kavod Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Kavod Charter ranks higher (59.2 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 Kavod Charter?
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. Kavod Charter: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech High Mesa and Kavod Charter rank in California?
High Tech High Mesa is 478th of 1,343 and Kavod Charter is 1407th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).