Mira Mesa High vs Mountain View High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 667 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mira Mesa High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,187 students
Mountain View High
Mountain View · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,187 students
| Measure | Mira Mesa High San Diego, California | Mountain View High Mountain View, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #273 of 1,343 | #24 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6440 of 16,910 | #1366 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,187 | 2,187 |
| Enrollment | 2,187 | 2,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 70% |
| city | San Diego | Mountain View |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain View High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 57.5).
- •Mountain View High does better on math proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •Mountain View High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Mountain View High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 57.1%).
- •Mountain View High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 25.4).
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 Mira Mesa High better than Mountain View High?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain View High ranks higher (79.4 vs 57.5 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 Mira Mesa High and Mountain View High?
About 667 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Mountain View in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mira Mesa High: 2,187. Mountain View High: 2,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mira Mesa High and Mountain View High rank in California?
Mira Mesa High is 273rd of 1,343 and Mountain View High is 24th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).