American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 vs Sonoran Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12
Surprise · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,276 students
Sonoran Heights Middle School
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
560 students
| Measure | American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 Surprise, Arizona | Sonoran Heights Middle School Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #424 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #24420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,276 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 2,276 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.7).
- •American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 is the larger school with 2,276 students compared with 560.
- •American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 is a charter school while Sonoran Heights Middle 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 American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 better than Sonoran Heights Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 and Sonoran Heights Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12: 2,276. Sonoran Heights Middle School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 and Sonoran Heights Middle School rank in Arizona?
American Leadership Academy West Foothills K-12 is unranked and Sonoran Heights Middle School is 424th of 1,136 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).