A+ Charter Schools vs Desert Sunrise High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A+ Charter Schools
Maricopa · Charter high · Grades 6–12
370 students
Desert Sunrise High School
Maricopa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,261 students
| Measure | A+ Charter Schools Maricopa, Arizona | Desert Sunrise High School Maricopa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 286 | #286 of 286 |
| National rank | #13330 of 16,910 | #16773 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 1,261 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 1,261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Maricopa | Maricopa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A+ Charter Schools scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 7.1).
- •A+ Charter Schools does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 23.4).
- •Desert Sunrise High School is the larger school with 1,261 students compared with 370.
- •A+ Charter Schools is a charter school while Desert Sunrise High School is a public 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 A+ Charter Schools better than Desert Sunrise High School?
On the Success Index (US), A+ Charter Schools ranks higher (30.0 vs 7.1 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 A+ Charter Schools and Desert Sunrise High School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Maricopa and Maricopa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A+ Charter Schools: 370. Desert Sunrise High School: 1,261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A+ Charter Schools and Desert Sunrise High School rank in Arizona?
A+ Charter Schools is 206th of 286 and Desert Sunrise High School is 286th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).