High Tech High Mesa vs Madison High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Madison High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
780 students
| Measure | High Tech High Mesa San Diego, California | Madison High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 1,343 | #1108 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9608 of 16,910 | #15228 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 435 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 14% |
| 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 20.2).
- •High Tech High Mesa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 80.8%).
- •Madison High does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.8).
- •Madison High is the larger school with 780 students compared with 435.
- •High Tech High Mesa is a charter school while Madison 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 Mesa better than Madison High?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech High Mesa ranks higher (45.3 vs 20.2 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 Madison High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech High Mesa: 435. Madison High: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech High Mesa and Madison High rank in California?
High Tech High Mesa is 478th of 1,343 and Madison High is 1108th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).