Boulder Creek High School vs Canyon Springs STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boulder Creek High School
Anthem · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,221 students
Canyon Springs STEM Academy
Anthem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
805 students
| Measure | Boulder Creek High School Anthem, Arizona | Canyon Springs STEM Academy Anthem, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 286 | #256 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #5477 of 16,910 | #14574 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 2,221 | 805 |
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 805 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 66% |
| city | Anthem | Anthem |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canyon Springs STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 61.3).
- •Boulder Creek High School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •Boulder Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Canyon Springs STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 23.1).
- •Boulder Creek High School is the larger school with 2,221 students compared with 805.
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 Boulder Creek High School better than Canyon Springs STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Canyon Springs STEM Academy ranks higher (65.3 vs 61.3 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 Boulder Creek High School and Canyon Springs STEM Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Anthem and Anthem in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boulder Creek High School: 2,221. Canyon Springs STEM Academy: 805. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boulder Creek High School and Canyon Springs STEM Academy rank in Arizona?
Boulder Creek High School is 74th of 286 and Canyon Springs STEM Academy is 256th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).