BASIS Tucson North vs Catalina Foothills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BASIS Tucson North
Tucson · Charter high · Grades 5–12
753 students
Catalina Foothills High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,865 students
| Measure | BASIS Tucson North Tucson, Arizona | Catalina Foothills High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 286 | #32 of 286 |
| National rank | #862 of 16,910 | #2529 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 753 | 1,865 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 1,865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 82% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BASIS Tucson North scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 73.2).
- •BASIS Tucson North does better on math proficiency (88% vs 82%).
- •BASIS Tucson North does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •BASIS Tucson North does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 20.3).
- •Catalina Foothills High School is the larger school with 1,865 students compared with 753.
- •BASIS Tucson North is a charter school while Catalina Foothills 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 BASIS Tucson North better than Catalina Foothills High School?
On the Success Index (US), BASIS Tucson North ranks higher (83.0 vs 73.2 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 BASIS Tucson North and Catalina Foothills High School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Tucson North: 753. Catalina Foothills High School: 1,865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Tucson North and Catalina Foothills High School rank in Arizona?
BASIS Tucson North is 5th of 286 and Catalina Foothills High School is 32nd of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).