Mt. Carmel High vs Westview High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Carmel High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,800 students
Westview High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,116 students
| Measure | Mt. Carmel High San Diego, California | Westview High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #69 of 1,343 | #33 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2316 of 16,910 | #1528 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,800 | 2,116 |
| Enrollment | 1,800 | 2,116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 11.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 79% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westview High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 74.1).
- •Westview High does better on math proficiency (79% vs 65%).
- •Westview High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Westview High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.9% vs 17.4%).
- •Mt. Carmel High does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 24.6).
- •Westview High is the larger school with 2,116 students compared with 1,800.
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 Mt. Carmel High better than Westview High?
On the Success Index (US), Westview High ranks higher (78.4 vs 74.1 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 Mt. Carmel High and Westview High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Carmel High: 1,800. Westview High: 2,116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Carmel High and Westview High rank in California?
Mt. Carmel High is 69th of 1,343 and Westview High is 33rd of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).