Catalina Foothills High School vs Khalsa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catalina Foothills High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,865 students
Khalsa School
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
238 students
| Measure | Catalina Foothills High School Tucson, Arizona | Khalsa School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 286 | #150 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #2529 of 16,910 | #9387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,865 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 1,865 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.2 vs 72.8).
- •Catalina Foothills High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Khalsa School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.3).
- •Catalina Foothills High School is the larger school with 1,865 students compared with 238.
- •Catalina Foothills High School is a public school while Khalsa 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 Catalina Foothills High School better than Khalsa 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 Catalina Foothills High School and Khalsa School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catalina Foothills High School: 1,865. Khalsa School: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catalina Foothills High School and Khalsa School rank in Arizona?
Catalina Foothills High School is 32nd of 286 and Khalsa School is 150th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).