Desert Sunrise High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Maricopa, Arizona 85138 · Maricopa Unified School District (4441)
#286 of 286 high schools in Arizona
#16773 of 16,910 nationally
About Desert Sunrise High School
Desert Sunrise High School is a public high located in Maricopa, in the Maricopa Unified School District (4441) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,261 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 7.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 286th of 286 ranked high schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,261.
There are 18 schools in Maricopa; Desert Sunrise High School ranks 14th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)23.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
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Schools near Desert Sunrise High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Desert Wind Middle School
Maricopa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students · 2.7 km away
Santa Cruz Elementary School
Maricopa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
941 students · 3.8 km away
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Maricopa · Charter other · Grades K–10
1,363 students · 5.7 km away
Heritage Academy Maricopa
Maricopa · Charter high · Grades 6–12
937 students · 6.1 km away
A+ Charter Schools
Maricopa · Charter high · Grades 6–12
370 students · 6.6 km away
Sequoia Pathway Academy
Maricopa · Charter other · Grades K–12
674 students · 6.6 km away
Saddleback Elementary School
Maricopa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
811 students · 6.6 km away
Saddleback Preschool
Maricopa · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 6.6 km away
Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Maricopa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
872 students · 6.7 km away
Butterfield Elementary School
Maricopa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
920 students · 9.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,250 students
Saguaro High School
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1,300 students
Mesquite High School
Gilbert · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,303 students
Sahuarita High School
Sahuarita · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,215 students
Poston Butte High School
San Tan Valley · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,310 students
Greenway High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,318 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Sunrise High School a good school?
Desert Sunrise High School has a Success Index (US) of 7.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #286 of 286 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Desert Sunrise High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sunrise High School ranks #286 of 286 high schools in Arizona and #16773 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Desert Sunrise High School?
Desert Sunrise High School had 1,261 students in 2025.
Is Desert Sunrise High School a elementary school or a high school?
Desert Sunrise High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Desert Sunrise High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Desert Sunrise High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.