Desert View High School vs Sunnyside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,102 students
Sunnyside High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,258 students
| Measure | Desert View High School Tucson, Arizona | Sunnyside High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 286 | #258 of 286 |
| National rank | #13548 of 16,910 | #15659 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,102 | 2,258 |
| Enrollment | 2,102 | 2,258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert View High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 17.7).
- •Desert View High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Desert View High School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Desert View High School does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 23.8).
- •Sunnyside High School is the larger school with 2,258 students compared with 2,102.
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 View High School better than Sunnyside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert View High School ranks higher (29.0 vs 17.7 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 View High School and Sunnyside High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View High School: 2,102. Sunnyside High School: 2,258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View High School and Sunnyside High School rank in Arizona?
Desert View High School is 209th of 286 and Sunnyside High School is 258th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).