Desert Vista High School vs Kyrene de la Colina School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.1 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
Kyrene de la Colina School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students
| Measure | Desert Vista High School Phoenix, Arizona | Kyrene de la Colina School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 286 | #159 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #4143 of 16,910 | #9727 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,761 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 2,761 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 61% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kyrene de la Colina School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 66.6).
- •Desert Vista High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Desert Vista High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Kyrene de la Colina School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 22.4).
- •Desert Vista High School is the larger school with 2,761 students compared with 419.
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 Kyrene de la Colina School?
On the Success Index (US), Kyrene de la Colina School ranks higher (72.3 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 Kyrene de la Colina School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Vista High School: 2,761. Kyrene de la Colina School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Vista High School and Kyrene de la Colina School rank in Arizona?
Desert Vista High School is 53rd of 286 and Kyrene de la Colina School is 159th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).