Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College vs Shumway Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College
Gilbert · Charter high · Grades 7–12
194 students
Shumway Leadership Academy
Chandler · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
474 students
| Measure | Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College Gilbert, Arizona | Shumway Leadership Academy Chandler, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 286 | #488 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #2966 of 16,910 | #27992 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 194 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 39% |
| city | Gilbert | Chandler |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 45.9).
- •Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College does better on math proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Shumway Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.9).
- •Shumway Leadership Academy is the larger school with 474 students compared with 194.
- •Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College is a charter school while Shumway Leadership Academy 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 Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College better than Shumway Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College ranks higher (71.3 vs 45.9 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 Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College and Shumway Leadership Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Chandler in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College: 194. Shumway Leadership Academy: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College and Shumway Leadership Academy rank in Arizona?
Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College is 42nd of 286 and Shumway Leadership Academy is 488th of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).