Catalina Foothills High School vs Manzanita School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.8 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
Manzanita School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
| Measure | Catalina Foothills High School Tucson, Arizona | Manzanita School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 286 | #112 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #2529 of 16,910 | #7271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,865 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 1,865 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manzanita School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 73.2).
- •Catalina Foothills High School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Manzanita School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Manzanita School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.3).
- •Catalina Foothills High School is the larger school with 1,865 students compared with 579.
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 Manzanita School?
On the Success Index (US), Manzanita School ranks higher (76.1 vs 73.2 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 Catalina Foothills High School and Manzanita School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catalina Foothills High School: 1,865. Manzanita School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catalina Foothills High School and Manzanita School rank in Arizona?
Catalina Foothills High School is 32nd of 286 and Manzanita School is 112th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).