Desert Sunrise High School vs Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 5.7 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
Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa
Maricopa · Charter other · Grades K–10
1,363 students
| Measure | Desert Sunrise High School Maricopa, Arizona | Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa Maricopa, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #286 of 286 | – |
| National rank | #16773 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–10 |
| Students | 1,261 | 1,363 |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 1,363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 48.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 68% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Maricopa | Maricopa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sunrise High School does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 48.7).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 1,261.
- •Desert Sunrise High School is a public school while Legacy Traditional School - 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 Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Desert Sunrise High School and Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Maricopa and Maricopa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sunrise High School: 1,261. Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa: 1,363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sunrise High School and Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa rank in Arizona?
Desert Sunrise High School is 286th of 286 and Legacy Traditional School - Maricopa is unranked among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).