Palo Verde High Magnet School vs Sky Islands
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 2.1 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
Sky Islands
Tucson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
60 students
| Measure | Palo Verde High Magnet School Tucson, Arizona | Sky Islands Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 286 | #107 of 286 |
| National rank | #14552 of 16,910 | #7276 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 767 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 49.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 49.5% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sky Islands scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 24.1).
- •Sky Islands does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 22%).
- •Sky Islands does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 22%).
- •Sky Islands does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.0).
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 60.
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School is a public school while Sky Islands 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 Palo Verde High Magnet School better than Sky Islands?
On the Success Index (US), Sky Islands ranks higher (54.2 vs 24.1 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 Sky Islands?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Verde High Magnet School: 767. Sky Islands: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Verde High Magnet School and Sky Islands rank in Arizona?
Palo Verde High Magnet School is 233rd of 286 and Sky Islands is 107th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).