Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep vs Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 6–12
781 students
Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation
Scottsdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
160 students
| Measure | Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep Phoenix, Arizona | Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation Scottsdale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 286 | #649 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #2557 of 16,910 | #35974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 781 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Phoenix | Scottsdale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 33.9).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.8).
- •Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is the larger school with 781 students compared with 160.
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 Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep better than Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation?
On the Success Index (US), Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep ranks higher (73.1 vs 33.9 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 Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep and Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Scottsdale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep: 781. Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep and Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation rank in Arizona?
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep is 33rd of 286 and Hirsch Academy A Challenge Foundation is 649th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).