Ingenuity Charter vs Morse High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ingenuity Charter
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 6–12
188 students
Morse High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,591 students
| Measure | Ingenuity Charter San Diego, California | Morse High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1327 of 1,343 | #836 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16652 of 16,910 | #13295 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 188 | 1,591 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 1,591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 29% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morse High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 9.4).
- •Morse High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 2.5%).
- •Morse High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 17%).
- •Morse High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 86.7%).
- •Morse High does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.5).
- •Morse High is the larger school with 1,591 students compared with 188.
- •Ingenuity Charter is a charter school while Morse 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 Ingenuity Charter better than Morse High?
On the Success Index (US), Morse High ranks higher (30.2 vs 9.4 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 Ingenuity Charter and Morse High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ingenuity Charter: 188. Morse High: 1,591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ingenuity Charter and Morse High rank in California?
Ingenuity Charter is 1327th of 1,343 and Morse High is 836th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).