Highland Free School vs Tucson Magnet High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Free School
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
31 students
Tucson Magnet High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,938 students
| Measure | Highland Free School Tucson, Arizona | Tucson Magnet High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #171 of 286 |
| National rank | – | #11153 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 31 | 2,938 |
| Enrollment | 31 | 2,938 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 44% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Free School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 39.2).
- •Highland Free School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 44%).
- •Highland Free School does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 40%).
- •Highland Free School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.8).
- •Tucson Magnet High School is the larger school with 2,938 students compared with 31.
- •Highland Free School is a charter school while Tucson Magnet High School is a public 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 Highland Free School better than Tucson Magnet High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Free School ranks higher (65.9 vs 39.2 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 Highland Free School and Tucson Magnet High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Free School: 31. Tucson Magnet High School: 2,938. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Free School and Tucson Magnet High School rank in Arizona?
Highland Free School is unranked and Tucson Magnet High School is 171st of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).