Imagine Prep Surprise vs Valley Vista High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 1.2 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
Valley Vista High School
Surprise · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,334 students
| Measure | Imagine Prep Surprise Surprise, Arizona | Valley Vista High School Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 286 | #189 of 286 |
| National rank | #9107 of 16,910 | #12077 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 251 | 2,334 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 2,334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imagine Prep Surprise scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 35.6).
- •Imagine Prep Surprise does better on math proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Imagine Prep Surprise does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Imagine Prep Surprise does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 24.1).
- •Valley Vista High School is the larger school with 2,334 students compared with 251.
- •Imagine Prep Surprise is a charter school while Valley Vista 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 Imagine Prep Surprise better than Valley Vista High School?
On the Success Index (US), Imagine Prep Surprise ranks higher (47.3 vs 35.6 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 Valley Vista High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imagine Prep Surprise: 251. Valley Vista High School: 2,334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imagine Prep Surprise and Valley Vista High School rank in Arizona?
Imagine Prep Surprise is 136th of 286 and Valley Vista High School is 189th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).