Buena High School vs Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena High School
Sierra Vista · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,715 students
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
Sierra Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
360 students
| Measure | Buena High School Sierra Vista, Arizona | Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 Sierra Vista, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 286 | #719 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #7362 of 16,910 | #38856 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,715 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 1,715 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Sierra Vista | Sierra Vista |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 29.5).
- •Buena High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Buena High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.0).
- •Buena High School is the larger school with 1,715 students compared with 360.
- •Buena High School is a public school while Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is a charter 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 Buena High School better than Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Buena High School ranks higher (53.8 vs 29.5 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 Buena High School and Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Sierra Vista and Sierra Vista in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena High School: 1,715. Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena High School and Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 rank in Arizona?
Buena High School is 110th of 286 and Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8 is 719th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).