BASIS Tucson Primary vs Desert Sage High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
BASIS Tucson Primary
Tucson · Charter other · Grades K–12
785 students
Desert Sage High School
Tucson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
90 students
| Measure | BASIS Tucson Primary Tucson, Arizona | Desert Sage High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #65 of 286 |
| National rank | – | #4697 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 785 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 6.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | – |
| Math proficiency | 85% | – |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sage High School does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 14.8).
- •BASIS Tucson Primary is the larger school with 785 students compared with 90.
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 Primary better than Desert Sage High School?
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 BASIS Tucson Primary and Desert Sage High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
BASIS Tucson Primary: 785. Desert Sage High School: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do BASIS Tucson Primary and Desert Sage High School rank in Arizona?
BASIS Tucson Primary is unranked and Desert Sage High School is 65th of 286 among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).