Desert Sky Community School vs Rincon High School
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 Sky Community School
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
38 students
Rincon High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,109 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Community School Tucson, Arizona | Rincon High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #202 of 286 |
| National rank | – | #12964 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 38 | 1,109 |
| Enrollment | 38 | 1,109 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sky Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 31.7).
- •Rincon High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Desert Sky Community School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 37%).
- •Desert Sky Community School does better on students per teacher (5.4 vs 17.1).
- •Rincon High School is the larger school with 1,109 students compared with 38.
- •Desert Sky Community School is a charter school while Rincon High School 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 Sky Community School better than Rincon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Sky Community School ranks higher (40.5 vs 31.7 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 Sky Community School and Rincon High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sky Community School: 38. Rincon High School: 1,109. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Community School and Rincon High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sky Community School is unranked and Rincon High School is 202nd of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).