Jefferson Preparatory High School vs Norterra Canyon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Glendale · Charter high · Grades 7–12
49 students
Norterra Canyon School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
601 students
| Measure | Jefferson Preparatory High School Glendale, Arizona | Norterra Canyon School Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #307 of 1,136 |
| National rank | – | #16931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 49 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 49 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 4.9 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| city | Glendale | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 61.8).
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (4.9 vs 16.7).
- •Norterra Canyon School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 49.
- •Jefferson Preparatory High School is a charter school while Norterra Canyon 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 Jefferson Preparatory High School better than Norterra Canyon School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Preparatory High School ranks higher (74.0 vs 61.8 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 Jefferson Preparatory High School and Norterra Canyon School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Preparatory High School: 49. Norterra Canyon School: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Preparatory High School and Norterra Canyon School rank in Arizona?
Jefferson Preparatory High School is unranked and Norterra Canyon School is 307th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).