Academy of Tucson High School vs Sahuaro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Tucson High School
Tucson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
152 students
Sahuaro High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,250 students
| Measure | Academy of Tucson High School Tucson, Arizona | Sahuaro High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 286 | #193 of 286 |
| National rank | #5731 of 16,910 | #12270 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 152 | 1,250 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 1,250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 37% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Tucson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 34.7).
- •Academy of Tucson High School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •Academy of Tucson High School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Academy of Tucson High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 19.5).
- •Sahuaro High School is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 152.
- •Academy of Tucson High School is a charter school while Sahuaro 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 Academy of Tucson High School better than Sahuaro High School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Tucson High School ranks higher (60.2 vs 34.7 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 Academy of Tucson High School and Sahuaro High School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Tucson High School: 152. Sahuaro High School: 1,250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Tucson High School and Sahuaro High School rank in Arizona?
Academy of Tucson High School is 82nd of 286 and Sahuaro High School is 193rd of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).