Calibre Academy Surprise vs Valley Vista High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calibre Academy Surprise
Surprise · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
538 students
Valley Vista High School
Surprise · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,334 students
| Measure | Calibre Academy Surprise Surprise, Arizona | Valley Vista High School Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 1,136 | #189 of 286 |
| National rank | #27201 of 50,301 | #12077 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 538 | 2,334 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 2,334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calibre Academy Surprise scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 35.6).
- •Valley Vista High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Calibre Academy Surprise does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Calibre Academy Surprise does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 24.1).
- •Valley Vista High School is the larger school with 2,334 students compared with 538.
- •Calibre Academy Surprise is a charter school while Valley Vista High School is a public 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 Calibre Academy Surprise better than Valley Vista High School?
On the Success Index (US), Calibre Academy Surprise ranks higher (46.9 vs 35.6 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 Calibre Academy Surprise and Valley Vista High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calibre Academy Surprise: 538. Valley Vista High School: 2,334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calibre Academy Surprise and Valley Vista High School rank in Arizona?
Calibre Academy Surprise is 475th of 1,136 and Valley Vista High School is 189th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).