ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School vs Highland Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School
Mesa · Charter high · Grades 8–12
489 students
Highland Prep
Surprise · Charter high · Grades 9–12
505 students
| Measure | ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School Mesa, Arizona | Highland Prep Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 286 | #281 of 286 |
| National rank | #2525 of 16,910 | #16728 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 489 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Mesa | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 8.0).
- •ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 23.0).
- •Highland Prep is the larger school with 505 students compared with 489.
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-Polytechnic High School better than Highland Prep?
On the Success Index (US), ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School ranks higher (73.2 vs 8.0 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 ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School and Highland Prep?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School: 489. Highland Prep: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School and Highland Prep rank in Arizona?
ASU Preparatory Academy-Polytechnic High School is 31st of 286 and Highland Prep is 281st of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).