La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) vs Santa Rita High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside)
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
855 students
Santa Rita High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
330 students
| Measure | La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) Tucson, Arizona | Santa Rita High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 1,136 | #275 of 286 |
| National rank | #37358 of 50,301 | #16506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 855 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 5% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 11.3).
- •La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) does better on math proficiency (45% vs 5%).
- •La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 5%).
- •Santa Rita High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 26.7).
- •La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) is the larger school with 855 students compared with 330.
- •La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) is a charter school while Santa Rita 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 La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) better than Santa Rita High School?
On the Success Index (US), La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) ranks higher (31.8 vs 11.3 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 La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) and Santa Rita High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside): 855. Santa Rita High School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) and Santa Rita High School rank in Arizona?
La Paloma Academy (Lakeside) is 673rd of 1,136 and Santa Rita High School is 275th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).