Desert Sunrise High School vs Heritage Academy Maricopa
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sunrise High School
Maricopa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,261 students
Heritage Academy Maricopa
Maricopa · Charter high · Grades 6–12
937 students
| Measure | Desert Sunrise High School Maricopa, Arizona | Heritage Academy Maricopa Maricopa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 286 | #235 of 286 |
| National rank | #16773 of 16,910 | #14633 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,261 | 937 |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 937 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Maricopa | Maricopa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Academy Maricopa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 7.1).
- •Heritage Academy Maricopa does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.4).
- •Desert Sunrise High School is the larger school with 1,261 students compared with 937.
- •Desert Sunrise High School is a public school while Heritage Academy Maricopa 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 Sunrise High School better than Heritage Academy Maricopa?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Academy Maricopa ranks higher (23.7 vs 7.1 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 Sunrise High School and Heritage Academy Maricopa?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Maricopa and Maricopa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sunrise High School: 1,261. Heritage Academy Maricopa: 937. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sunrise High School and Heritage Academy Maricopa rank in Arizona?
Desert Sunrise High School is 286th of 286 and Heritage Academy Maricopa is 235th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).