Mira Mesa High vs Scripps Ranch High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.8 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
Scripps Ranch High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,890 students
| Measure | Mira Mesa High San Diego, California | Scripps Ranch High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #273 of 1,343 | #55 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6440 of 16,910 | #2050 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,187 | 1,890 |
| Enrollment | 2,187 | 1,890 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 75% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scripps Ranch High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 57.5).
- •Scripps Ranch High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 53%).
- •Scripps Ranch High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 57.1%).
- •Mira Mesa High does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 27.4).
- •Mira Mesa High is the larger school with 2,187 students compared with 1,890.
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 Scripps Ranch High?
On the Success Index (US), Scripps Ranch High ranks higher (75.5 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 Scripps Ranch High?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mira Mesa High: 2,187. Scripps Ranch High: 1,890. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mira Mesa High and Scripps Ranch High rank in California?
Mira Mesa High is 273rd of 1,343 and Scripps Ranch High is 55th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).