Desert Sunrise High School vs Sahuaro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 139 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
Sahuaro High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,250 students
| Measure | Desert Sunrise High School Maricopa, Arizona | Sahuaro High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #286 of 286 | #193 of 286 |
| National rank | #16773 of 16,910 | #12270 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 1,261 | 1,250 |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 1,250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Maricopa | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sahuaro High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 7.1).
- •Sahuaro High School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.4).
- •Desert Sunrise High School is the larger school with 1,261 students compared with 1,250.
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 Sahuaro High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sahuaro High School ranks higher (34.7 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 Sahuaro High School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Maricopa and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sunrise High School: 1,261. Sahuaro High School: 1,250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sunrise High School and Sahuaro High School rank in Arizona?
Desert Sunrise High School is 286th of 286 and Sahuaro High School is 193rd of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).