Desert Heights Charter School vs Ridgeline Academy Inc.
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Arizona, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Heights Charter School
Glendale · Charter other · Grades K–12
868 students
Ridgeline Academy Inc.
Phoenix · Charter other · Grades K–12
849 students
| Measure | Desert Heights Charter School Glendale, Arizona | Ridgeline Academy Inc. Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 868 | 849 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Glendale | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeline Academy Inc. does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Ridgeline Academy Inc. does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Ridgeline Academy Inc. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.2).
- •Desert Heights Charter School is the larger school with 868 students compared with 849.
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 Desert Heights Charter School better than Ridgeline Academy Inc.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Desert Heights Charter School and Ridgeline Academy Inc.?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Heights Charter School: 868. Ridgeline Academy Inc.: 849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Heights Charter School and Ridgeline Academy Inc. rank in Arizona?
Desert Heights Charter School is unranked and Ridgeline Academy Inc. is unranked among other schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).