Imagine Prep Surprise vs Metropolitan Arts Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imagine Prep Surprise
Surprise · Charter high · Grades 9–12
251 students
Metropolitan Arts Institute
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 7–12
249 students
| Measure | Imagine Prep Surprise Surprise, Arizona | Metropolitan Arts Institute Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 286 | #119 of 286 |
| National rank | #9107 of 16,910 | #8112 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 251 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Surprise | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Metropolitan Arts Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 47.3).
- •Imagine Prep Surprise does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Metropolitan Arts Institute does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Metropolitan Arts Institute does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.7).
- •Imagine Prep Surprise is the larger school with 251 students compared with 249.
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 Imagine Prep Surprise better than Metropolitan Arts Institute?
On the Success Index (US), Metropolitan Arts Institute ranks higher (51.1 vs 47.3 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 Imagine Prep Surprise and Metropolitan Arts Institute?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine Prep Surprise: 251. Metropolitan Arts Institute: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine Prep Surprise and Metropolitan Arts Institute rank in Arizona?
Imagine Prep Surprise is 136th of 286 and Metropolitan Arts Institute is 119th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).