Morse High vs The O'Farrell Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morse High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,591 students
The O'Farrell Charter
San Diego · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,862 students
| Measure | Morse High San Diego, California | The O'Farrell Charter San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #836 of 1,343 | – |
| National rank | #13295 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,591 | 1,862 |
| Enrollment | 1,591 | 1,862 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 43% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The O'Farrell Charter does better on math proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •The O'Farrell Charter does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •The O'Farrell Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 80.1%).
- •The O'Farrell Charter does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.1).
- •The O'Farrell Charter is the larger school with 1,862 students compared with 1,591.
- •Morse High is a public school while The O'Farrell Charter is a charter 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 Morse High better than The O'Farrell Charter?
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 Morse High and The O'Farrell Charter?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morse High: 1,591. The O'Farrell Charter: 1,862. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morse High and The O'Farrell Charter rank in California?
Morse High is 836th of 1,343 and The O'Farrell Charter is unranked among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).