Mission Preparatory vs O'Connell (John) High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 691 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mission Preparatory
San Francisco · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
491 students
O'Connell (John) High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
460 students
| Measure | Mission Preparatory San Francisco, California | O'Connell (John) High San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1221 of 5,693 | #1173 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16327 of 50,301 | #15645 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 491 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 2.5% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 17.8).
- •Mission Preparatory does better on math proficiency (75% vs 2.5%).
- •Mission Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 27%).
- •O'Connell (John) High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 83.7%).
- •O'Connell (John) High does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.3).
- •Mission Preparatory is the larger school with 491 students compared with 460.
- •Mission Preparatory is a charter school while O'Connell (John) High is a public 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 Mission Preparatory better than O'Connell (John) High?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Preparatory ranks higher (62.7 vs 17.8 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 Mission Preparatory and O'Connell (John) High?
About 691 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mission Preparatory: 491. O'Connell (John) High: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mission Preparatory and O'Connell (John) High rank in California?
Mission Preparatory is 1221st of 5,693 and O'Connell (John) High is 1173rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).