Highland Prep vs Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Prep
Surprise · Charter high · Grades 9–12
505 students
Legacy Traditional School - Surprise
Surprise · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,797 students
| Measure | Highland Prep Surprise, Arizona | Legacy Traditional School - Surprise Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 286 | #236 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #16728 of 16,910 | #13778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 505 | 1,797 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 1,797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 46.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 68% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Traditional School - Surprise scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 8.0).
- •Highland Prep does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 46.1).
- •Legacy Traditional School - Surprise is the larger school with 1,797 students compared with 505.
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 Prep better than Legacy Traditional School - Surprise?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Traditional School - Surprise ranks higher (66.5 vs 8.0 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 Prep and Legacy Traditional School - Surprise?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Prep: 505. Legacy Traditional School - Surprise: 1,797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Prep and Legacy Traditional School - Surprise rank in Arizona?
Highland Prep is 281st of 286 and Legacy Traditional School - Surprise is 236th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).