Desert Sky Community School vs University 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
University High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
982 students
| Measure | Desert Sky Community School Tucson, Arizona | University High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #9 of 286 |
| National rank | – | #1142 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 38 | 982 |
| Enrollment | 38 | 982 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 97.5% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 40.5).
- •University High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 30%).
- •University High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 49.5%).
- •Desert Sky Community School does better on students per teacher (5.4 vs 23.4).
- •University High School is the larger school with 982 students compared with 38.
- •Desert Sky Community School is a charter school while University 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 University High School?
On the Success Index (US), University High School ranks higher (80.9 vs 40.5 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 University 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. University High School: 982. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sky Community School and University High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sky Community School is unranked and University High School is 9th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).