Heatherbrae School vs Western School of Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherbrae School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
607 students
Western School of Science and Technology
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 7–12
516 students
| Measure | Heatherbrae School Phoenix, Arizona | Western School of Science and Technology Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #549 of 1,136 | #175 of 286 |
| National rank | #31388 of 50,301 | #11421 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 607 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 34% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heatherbrae School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 38.2).
- •Heatherbrae School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Heatherbrae School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Western School of Science and Technology does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 20.2).
- •Heatherbrae School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 516.
- •Heatherbrae School is a public school while Western School of Science and Technology 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 Heatherbrae School better than Western School of Science and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Heatherbrae School ranks higher (40.8 vs 38.2 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 Heatherbrae School and Western School of Science and Technology?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heatherbrae School: 607. Western School of Science and Technology: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heatherbrae School and Western School of Science and Technology rank in Arizona?
Heatherbrae School is 549th of 1,136 and Western School of Science and Technology is 175th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).