Mira Mesa High vs Wangenheim Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Wangenheim Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
703 students
| Measure | Mira Mesa High San Diego, California | Wangenheim Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 1,343 | #437 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6440 of 16,910 | #7930 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,187 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 2,187 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mira Mesa High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 48.7).
- •Mira Mesa High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Mira Mesa High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Mira Mesa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 67.6%).
- •Wangenheim Middle does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 25.4).
- •Mira Mesa High is the larger school with 2,187 students compared with 703.
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 Wangenheim Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mira Mesa High ranks higher (57.5 vs 48.7 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 Wangenheim Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mira Mesa High: 2,187. Wangenheim Middle: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mira Mesa High and Wangenheim Middle rank in California?
Mira Mesa High is 273rd of 1,343 and Wangenheim Middle is 437th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).