Palo Verde High Magnet School vs Santa Rita High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
767 students
Santa Rita High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
330 students
| Measure | Palo Verde High Magnet School Tucson, Arizona | Santa Rita High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 286 | #275 of 286 |
| National rank | #14552 of 16,910 | #16506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 767 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 5% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 11.3).
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 330.
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 Palo Verde High Magnet School better than Santa Rita High School?
On the Success Index (US), Palo Verde High Magnet School ranks higher (24.1 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 Palo Verde High Magnet School and Santa Rita High School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Verde High Magnet School: 767. Santa Rita High School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Verde High Magnet School and Santa Rita High School rank in Arizona?
Palo Verde High Magnet School is 233rd of 286 and Santa Rita High School is 275th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).