Cortez High School vs Sage Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cortez High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,132 students
Sage Academy
Phoenix · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
77 students
| Measure | Cortez High School Phoenix, Arizona | Sage Academy Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #173 of 286 | #865 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #11297 of 16,910 | #43605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,132 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 1,132 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortez High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 22.0).
- •Cortez High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Cortez High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Sage Academy does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 21.8).
- •Cortez High School is the larger school with 1,132 students compared with 77.
- •Cortez High School is a public school while Sage Academy 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 Cortez High School better than Sage Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cortez High School ranks higher (38.6 vs 22.0 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 Cortez High School and Sage Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortez High School: 1,132. Sage Academy: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortez High School and Sage Academy rank in Arizona?
Cortez High School is 173rd of 286 and Sage Academy is 865th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).