Maryvale High School vs Western School of Science and Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maryvale High School
Phoenix · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,532 students
Western School of Science and Technology
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 7–12
516 students
| Measure | Maryvale High School Phoenix, Arizona | Western School of Science and Technology Phoenix, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 286 | #175 of 286 |
| National rank | #14657 of 16,910 | #11421 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 2,532 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 2,532 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| city | Phoenix | Phoenix |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western School of Science and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 23.6).
- •Western School of Science and Technology does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Western School of Science and Technology does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Western School of Science and Technology does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 19.9).
- •Maryvale High School is the larger school with 2,532 students compared with 516.
- •Maryvale High School is a public school while Western School of Science and Technology is a charter 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 Maryvale High School better than Western School of Science and Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Western School of Science and Technology ranks higher (38.2 vs 23.6 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 Maryvale High School and Western School of Science and Technology?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Phoenix in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maryvale High School: 2,532. Western School of Science and Technology: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maryvale High School and Western School of Science and Technology rank in Arizona?
Maryvale High School is 236th of 286 and Western School of Science and Technology is 175th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).