Cactus High School vs Desert Heights Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cactus High School
Glendale · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,036 students
Desert Heights Charter School
Glendale · Charter other · Grades K–12
868 students
| Measure | Cactus High School Glendale, Arizona | Desert Heights Charter School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #97 of 286 | – |
| National rank | #6605 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,036 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 1,036 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cactus High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Desert Heights Charter School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.5).
- •Cactus High School is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 868.
- •Cactus High School is a public school while Desert Heights Charter School 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 Cactus High School better than Desert Heights Charter 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 Cactus High School and Desert Heights Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus High School: 1,036. Desert Heights Charter School: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus High School and Desert Heights Charter School rank in Arizona?
Cactus High School is 97th of 286 and Desert Heights Charter School is unranked among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).