Catalina High School vs Desert Sage High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catalina High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
580 students
Desert Sage High School
Tucson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
90 students
| Measure | Catalina High School Tucson, Arizona | Desert Sage High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 286 | #65 of 286 |
| National rank | #14665 of 16,910 | #4697 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 580 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 6.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sage High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 23.5).
- •Desert Sage High School does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 10.0).
- •Catalina High School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 90.
- •Catalina High School is a public school while Desert Sage High 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 High School better than Desert Sage High School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sage High School ranks higher (64.3 vs 23.5 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 Catalina High School and Desert Sage High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catalina High School: 580. Desert Sage High School: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catalina High School and Desert Sage High School rank in Arizona?
Catalina High School is 237th of 286 and Desert Sage High School is 65th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).