Imperial Beach Charter vs Mar Vista Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 225 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imperial Beach Charter
Imperial Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
724 students
Mar Vista Senior High
Imperial Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,216 students
| Measure | Imperial Beach Charter Imperial Beach, California | Mar Vista Senior High Imperial Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2461 of 5,693 | #1101 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #31265 of 50,301 | #15175 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 724 | 1,216 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 1,216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 14% |
| city | Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imperial Beach Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 20.6).
- •Imperial Beach Charter does better on math proficiency (41% vs 14%).
- •Imperial Beach Charter does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Imperial Beach Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 76.9%).
- •Mar Vista Senior High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.0).
- •Mar Vista Senior High is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 724.
- •Imperial Beach Charter is a charter school while Mar Vista Senior 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 Imperial Beach Charter better than Mar Vista Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Imperial Beach Charter ranks higher (41.0 vs 20.6 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 Imperial Beach Charter and Mar Vista Senior High?
About 225 m in a straight line, between Imperial Beach and Imperial Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imperial Beach Charter: 724. Mar Vista Senior High: 1,216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imperial Beach Charter and Mar Vista Senior High rank in California?
Imperial Beach Charter is 2461st of 5,693 and Mar Vista Senior High is 1101st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).