Otay Ranch Senior High vs Veterans Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Veterans Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
832 students
| Measure | Otay Ranch Senior High Chula Vista, California | Veterans Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 1,343 | #1098 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6595 of 16,910 | #14619 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,440 | 832 |
| Enrollment | 2,440 | 832 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 62% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veterans Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 56.9).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 35%).
- •Otay Ranch Senior High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Otay Ranch Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 42.8%).
- •Veterans Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.7).
- •Otay Ranch Senior High is the larger school with 2,440 students compared with 832.
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 Veterans Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Veterans Elementary ranks higher (65.3 vs 56.9 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 Veterans Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otay Ranch Senior High: 2,440. Veterans Elementary: 832. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otay Ranch Senior High and Veterans Elementary rank in California?
Otay Ranch Senior High is 286th of 1,343 and Veterans Elementary is 1098th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).