High Tech High vs Loma Portal Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 663 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Tech High
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
412 students
Loma Portal Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–4
392 students
| Measure | High Tech High San Diego, California | Loma Portal Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,343 | #1027 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11091 of 16,910 | #13781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 412 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 62% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loma Portal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 39.4).
- •Loma Portal Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 22%).
- •Loma Portal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Loma Portal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 47.1%).
- •High Tech High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 26.1).
- •High Tech High is the larger school with 412 students compared with 392.
- •High Tech High is a charter school while Loma Portal Elementary 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 better than Loma Portal Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Loma Portal Elementary ranks higher (66.5 vs 39.4 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 and Loma Portal Elementary?
About 663 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech High: 412. Loma Portal Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech High and Loma Portal Elementary rank in California?
High Tech High is 594th of 1,343 and Loma Portal Elementary is 1027th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).