High Tech High North County vs La Mirada Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Tech High North County
San Marcos · Charter high · Grades 9–12
409 students
La Mirada Academy
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–8
868 students
| Measure | High Tech High North County San Marcos, California | La Mirada Academy San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 1,343 | #4253 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5529 of 16,910 | #44222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 409 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech High North County scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 21.0).
- •High Tech High North County does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •High Tech High North County does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 36%).
- •High Tech High North County does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 77.4%).
- •High Tech High North County does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.5).
- •La Mirada Academy is the larger school with 868 students compared with 409.
- •High Tech High North County is a charter school while La Mirada Academy 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 North County better than La Mirada Academy?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech High North County ranks higher (61.1 vs 21.0 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 North County and La Mirada Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech High North County: 409. La Mirada Academy: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech High North County and La Mirada Academy rank in California?
High Tech High North County is 230th of 1,343 and La Mirada Academy is 4253rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).