Desert Spirit vs Glendale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Spirit
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
682 students
Glendale High School
Glendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,734 students
| Measure | Desert Spirit Glendale, Arizona | Glendale High School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #827 of 1,136 | #198 of 286 |
| National rank | #42226 of 50,301 | #12653 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 682 | 1,734 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 1,734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glendale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 24.1).
- •Glendale High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Desert Spirit does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 30%).
- •Desert Spirit does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 21.4).
- •Glendale High School is the larger school with 1,734 students compared with 682.
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 Spirit better than Glendale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Glendale High School ranks higher (33.0 vs 24.1 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 Spirit and Glendale High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Spirit: 682. Glendale High School: 1,734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Spirit and Glendale High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Spirit is 827th of 1,136 and Glendale High School is 198th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).