Mar Vista Senior High vs Southwest Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mar Vista Senior High
Imperial Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,216 students
Southwest Senior High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,563 students
| Measure | Mar Vista Senior High Imperial Beach, California | Southwest Senior High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1101 of 1,343 | #1077 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #15175 of 16,910 | #15032 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,216 | 1,563 |
| Enrollment | 1,216 | 1,563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 19% |
| city | Imperial Beach | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.6 vs 21.5).
- •Southwest Senior High does better on math proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •Southwest Senior High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Mar Vista Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 84.4%).
- •Southwest Senior High does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.5).
- •Southwest Senior High is the larger school with 1,563 students compared with 1,216.
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 Mar Vista Senior High better than Southwest Senior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mar Vista Senior High and Southwest Senior High?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Imperial Beach and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mar Vista Senior High: 1,216. Southwest Senior High: 1,563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mar Vista Senior High and Southwest Senior High rank in California?
Mar Vista Senior High is 1101st of 1,343 and Southwest Senior High is 1077th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).