Otay Ranch Senior High vs Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otay Ranch Senior High
Chula Vista · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,440 students
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
488 students
| Measure | Otay Ranch Senior High Chula Vista, California | Sonia Sotomayor Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 1,343 | #1971 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6595 of 16,910 | #25985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,440 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 2,440 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otay Ranch Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 48.8).
- •Otay Ranch Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 41.8%).
- •Sonia Sotomayor Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.7).
- •Otay Ranch Senior High is the larger school with 2,440 students compared with 488.
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 Otay Ranch Senior High better than Sonia Sotomayor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Otay Ranch Senior High ranks higher (56.9 vs 48.8 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 Otay Ranch Senior High and Sonia Sotomayor Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otay Ranch Senior High: 2,440. Sonia Sotomayor Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otay Ranch Senior High and Sonia Sotomayor Elementary rank in California?
Otay Ranch Senior High is 286th of 1,343 and Sonia Sotomayor Elementary is 1971st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).