Desert Ridge High vs Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Ridge High
Mesa · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,103 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,066 students
| Measure | Desert Ridge High Mesa, Arizona | Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa Mesa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 286 | #384 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #9024 of 16,910 | #21594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,103 | 1,066 |
| Enrollment | 2,103 | 1,066 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Mesa | Mesa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 47.6).
- •Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.8).
- •Desert Ridge High is the larger school with 2,103 students compared with 1,066.
- •Desert Ridge High is a public school while Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa 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 Desert Ridge High better than Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa ranks higher (55.1 vs 47.6 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 Desert Ridge High and Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mesa and Mesa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Ridge High: 2,103. Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa: 1,066. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Ridge High and Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa rank in Arizona?
Desert Ridge High is 133rd of 286 and Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa is 384th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).