ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School vs Metropolitan Arts Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 7–12
247 students
Metropolitan Arts Institute
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 7–12
249 students
| Measure | ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School Phoenix, Arizona | Metropolitan Arts Institute Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 286 | #119 of 286 |
| National rank | #13107 of 16,910 | #8112 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 247 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metropolitan Arts Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 31.0).
- •Metropolitan Arts Institute does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Metropolitan Arts Institute does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.6).
- •Metropolitan Arts Institute is the larger school with 249 students compared with 247.
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 - South Phoenix High School better than Metropolitan Arts Institute?
On the Success Index (US), Metropolitan Arts Institute ranks higher (51.1 vs 31.0 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 - South Phoenix High School and Metropolitan Arts Institute?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School: 247. Metropolitan Arts Institute: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School and Metropolitan Arts Institute rank in Arizona?
ASU Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School is 203rd of 286 and Metropolitan Arts Institute is 119th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).