Desert View Middle & High School vs Ridgeview College Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 293 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View Middle & High School
Yuma · Charter high · Grades 6–12
225 students
Ridgeview College Preparatory High School
San Tan Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
229 students
| Measure | Desert View Middle & High School Yuma, Arizona | Ridgeview College Preparatory High School San Tan Valley, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 286 | #257 of 286 |
| National rank | #14834 of 16,910 | #15598 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 225 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Yuma | San Tan Valley |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert View Middle & High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 18.1).
- •Desert View Middle & High School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.9).
- •Ridgeview College Preparatory High School is the larger school with 229 students compared with 225.
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 Middle & High School better than Ridgeview College Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Desert View Middle & High School ranks higher (22.6 vs 18.1 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 View Middle & High School and Ridgeview College Preparatory High School?
About 293 km in a straight line, between Yuma and San Tan Valley in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Middle & High School: 225. Ridgeview College Preparatory High School: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Middle & High School and Ridgeview College Preparatory High School rank in Arizona?
Desert View Middle & High School is 242nd of 286 and Ridgeview College Preparatory High School is 257th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).