Desert Vista High School vs Horizon Honors Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Vista High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,761 students
Horizon Honors Secondary School
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 7–12
678 students
| Measure | Desert Vista High School Phoenix, Arizona | Horizon Honors Secondary School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 286 | #41 of 286 |
| National rank | #4143 of 16,910 | #2963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 2,761 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 2,761 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 68% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Honors Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 66.6).
- •Desert Vista High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Horizon Honors Secondary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 22.4).
- •Desert Vista High School is the larger school with 2,761 students compared with 678.
- •Desert Vista High School is a public school while Horizon Honors Secondary School 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 Vista High School better than Horizon Honors Secondary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Honors Secondary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 66.6 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 Vista High School and Horizon Honors Secondary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Vista High School: 2,761. Horizon Honors Secondary School: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Vista High School and Horizon Honors Secondary School rank in Arizona?
Desert Vista High School is 53rd of 286 and Horizon Honors Secondary School is 41st of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).