High Tech High North County vs San Marcos High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 438 m 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
San Marcos High
San Marcos · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,067 students
| Measure | High Tech High North County San Marcos, California | San Marcos High San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 1,343 | #258 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5529 of 16,910 | #6076 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 409 | 3,067 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 3,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| 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 59.0).
- •San Marcos High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •High Tech High North County does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •San Marcos High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 41.6%).
- •High Tech High North County does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 25.3).
- •San Marcos High is the larger school with 3,067 students compared with 409.
- •High Tech High North County is a charter school while San Marcos 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 North County better than San Marcos High?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech High North County ranks higher (61.1 vs 59.0 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 San Marcos High?
About 438 m in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech High North County: 409. San Marcos High: 3,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech High North County and San Marcos High rank in California?
High Tech High North County is 230th of 1,343 and San Marcos High is 258th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).