BASIS Tucson North vs La Paloma Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.1 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
La Paloma Academy
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
632 students
| Measure | BASIS Tucson North Tucson, Arizona | La Paloma Academy Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 286 | #737 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #862 of 16,910 | #39471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 753 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 40% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •BASIS Tucson North scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 28.6).
- •BASIS Tucson North does better on math proficiency (88% vs 40%).
- •BASIS Tucson North does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 38%).
- •BASIS Tucson North does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 22.6).
- •BASIS Tucson North is the larger school with 753 students compared with 632.
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 La Paloma Academy?
On the Success Index (US), BASIS Tucson North ranks higher (83.0 vs 28.6 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 La Paloma Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Tucson North: 753. La Paloma Academy: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Tucson North and La Paloma Academy rank in Arizona?
BASIS Tucson North is 5th of 286 and La Paloma Academy is 737th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).