Desert Sunrise High School vs Sequoia Pathway Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 6.6 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
Sequoia Pathway Academy
Maricopa · Charter other · Grades K–12
674 students
| Measure | Desert Sunrise High School Maricopa, Arizona | Sequoia Pathway Academy 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–12 |
| Students | 1,261 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 37.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Maricopa | Maricopa |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Sunrise High School does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 37.4).
- •Desert Sunrise High School is the larger school with 1,261 students compared with 674.
- •Desert Sunrise High School is a public school while Sequoia Pathway Academy 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 Sequoia Pathway Academy?
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 Sequoia Pathway Academy?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Maricopa and Maricopa in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sunrise High School: 1,261. Sequoia Pathway Academy: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sunrise High School and Sequoia Pathway Academy rank in Arizona?
Desert Sunrise High School is 286th of 286 and Sequoia Pathway Academy is unranked among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).