Boulder Creek High School vs Shadow Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 42 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
Shadow Ridge High School
Surprise · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,212 students
| Measure | Boulder Creek High School Anthem, Arizona | Shadow Ridge High School Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 286 | #151 of 286 |
| National rank | #5477 of 16,910 | #9970 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 2,221 | 2,212 |
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 2,212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 48% |
| city | Anthem | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boulder Creek High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 44.0).
- •Boulder Creek High School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 48%).
- •Boulder Creek High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Shadow Ridge High School does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.1).
- •Boulder Creek High School is the larger school with 2,221 students compared with 2,212.
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 Shadow Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Boulder Creek High School ranks higher (61.3 vs 44.0 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 Boulder Creek High School and Shadow Ridge High School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Anthem and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boulder Creek High School: 2,221. Shadow Ridge High School: 2,212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boulder Creek High School and Shadow Ridge High School rank in Arizona?
Boulder Creek High School is 74th of 286 and Shadow Ridge High School is 151st of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).