ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School vs Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 9–12
360 students
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
476 students
| Measure | ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School Phoenix, Arizona | Augustus H. Shaw Montessori Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 286 | #329 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #5864 of 16,910 | #17971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 360 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.7 vs 60.3).
- •ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Augustus H. Shaw Montessori does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 21.6).
- •Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is the larger school with 476 students compared with 360.
- •ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School is a charter school while Augustus H. Shaw Montessori 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 ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School better than Augustus H. Shaw Montessori?
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 ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School and Augustus H. Shaw Montessori?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School: 360. Augustus H. Shaw Montessori: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School and Augustus H. Shaw Montessori rank in Arizona?
ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School is 85th of 286 and Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is 329th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).