High Tech High vs Sacramento Charter High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 752 km 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
Sacramento Charter High
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 9–12
413 students
| Measure | High Tech High San Diego, California | Sacramento Charter High Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #594 of 1,343 | #655 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11091 of 16,910 | #11725 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 412 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | San Diego | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Tech High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 37.0).
- •Sacramento Charter High does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Sacramento Charter High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •High Tech High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 75.5%).
- •High Tech High does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.3).
- •Sacramento Charter High is the larger school with 413 students compared with 412.
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 Sacramento Charter High?
On the Success Index (US), High Tech High ranks higher (39.4 vs 37.0 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 and Sacramento Charter High?
About 752 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Tech High: 412. Sacramento Charter High: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Tech High and Sacramento Charter High rank in California?
High Tech High is 594th of 1,343 and Sacramento Charter High is 655th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).