Desert Sage High School vs Howell Peter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sage High School
Tucson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
90 students
Howell Peter Elementary
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
| Measure | Desert Sage High School Tucson, Arizona | Howell Peter Elementary Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 286 | #600 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #4697 of 16,910 | #33844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 90 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sage High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 37.2).
- •Desert Sage High School does better on students per teacher (6.4 vs 10.8).
- •Howell Peter Elementary is the larger school with 237 students compared with 90.
- •Desert Sage High School is a charter school while Howell Peter Elementary is a public 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 Sage High School better than Howell Peter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sage High School ranks higher (64.3 vs 37.2 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 Sage High School and Howell Peter Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sage High School: 90. Howell Peter Elementary: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sage High School and Howell Peter Elementary rank in Arizona?
Desert Sage High School is 65th of 286 and Howell Peter Elementary is 600th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).