Highland Prep vs Rancho Gabriela
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.0 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
Rancho Gabriela
Surprise · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
574 students
| Measure | Highland Prep Surprise, Arizona | Rancho Gabriela Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 286 | #459 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #16728 of 16,910 | #26254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 505 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Gabriela scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.4 vs 8.0).
- •Rancho Gabriela does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 23.0).
- •Rancho Gabriela is the larger school with 574 students compared with 505.
- •Highland Prep is a charter school while Rancho Gabriela 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 Prep better than Rancho Gabriela?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Gabriela ranks higher (48.4 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 Rancho Gabriela?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Prep: 505. Rancho Gabriela: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Prep and Rancho Gabriela rank in Arizona?
Highland Prep is 281st of 286 and Rancho Gabriela is 459th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).