Kearny Digital Media & Design vs School for Entrepreneurship and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kearny Digital Media & Design
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
School for Entrepreneurship and Technology
San Diego · Charter high · Grades 9–12
247 students
| Measure | Kearny Digital Media & Design San Diego, California | School for Entrepreneurship and Technology San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #391 of 1,343 | #219 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8360 of 16,910 | #5349 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 349 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34.5% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School for Entrepreneurship and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 50.1).
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74.5%).
- •School for Entrepreneurship and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 73.6%).
- •School for Entrepreneurship and Technology does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 26.8).
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design is the larger school with 349 students compared with 247.
- •Kearny Digital Media & Design is a public school while School for Entrepreneurship and Technology is a charter 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 Kearny Digital Media & Design better than School for Entrepreneurship and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), School for Entrepreneurship and Technology ranks higher (61.8 vs 50.1 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 Kearny Digital Media & Design and School for Entrepreneurship and Technology?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kearny Digital Media & Design: 349. School for Entrepreneurship and Technology: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kearny Digital Media & Design and School for Entrepreneurship and Technology rank in California?
Kearny Digital Media & Design is 391st of 1,343 and School for Entrepreneurship and Technology is 219th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).