Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism vs Western School of Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
Western School of Science and Technology
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 7–12
516 students
| Measure | Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism Phoenix, Arizona | Western School of Science and Technology Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 203 | #175 of 286 |
| National rank | #15075 of 15,369 | #11421 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 510 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 34% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western School of Science and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 10.2).
- •Western School of Science and Technology does better on math proficiency (34% vs 16%).
- •Western School of Science and Technology does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Western School of Science and Technology does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.9).
- •Western School of Science and Technology is the larger school with 516 students compared with 510.
- •Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is a public school while Western School of Science and Technology 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 Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism better than Western School of Science and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Western School of Science and Technology ranks higher (38.2 vs 10.2 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 Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism and Western School of Science and Technology?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism: 510. Western School of Science and Technology: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism and Western School of Science and Technology rank in Arizona?
Desert Sands Academy of Mass Communication & Journalism is 184th of 203 and Western School of Science and Technology is 175th of 286 among middle schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).