City High School vs New School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 159 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City High School
Tucson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
165 students
New School for the Arts
Tempe · Charter high · Grades 9–12
173 students
| Measure | City High School Tucson, Arizona | New School for the Arts Tempe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 286 | #81 of 286 |
| National rank | #6562 of 16,910 | #5707 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 165 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Tucson | Tempe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 57.0).
- •New School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •New School for the Arts is the larger school with 173 students compared with 165.
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 City High School better than New School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), New School for the Arts ranks higher (60.4 vs 57.0 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 City High School and New School for the Arts?
About 159 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tempe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City High School: 165. New School for the Arts: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City High School and New School for the Arts rank in Arizona?
City High School is 96th of 286 and New School for the Arts is 81st of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).