Cienega High School vs Empire High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cienega High School
Vail · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,881 students
Empire High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 9–12
886 students
| Measure | Cienega High School Vail, Arizona | Empire High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 286 | #38 of 286 |
| National rank | #4770 of 16,910 | #2687 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,881 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 1,881 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 84.5% |
| city | Vail | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empire High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 64.0).
- •Empire High School does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 67%).
- •Empire High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Cienega High School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.2).
- •Cienega High School is the larger school with 1,881 students compared with 886.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Cienega High School better than Empire High School?
On the Success Index (US), Empire High School ranks higher (72.5 vs 64.0 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 Cienega High School and Empire High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Vail and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cienega High School: 1,881. Empire High School: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cienega High School and Empire High School rank in Arizona?
Cienega High School is 66th of 286 and Empire High School is 38th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).