Palo Verde High Magnet School vs Tanque Verde High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 12 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
Tanque Verde High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 9–12
761 students
| Measure | Palo Verde High Magnet School Tucson, Arizona | Tanque Verde High School Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 286 | #56 of 286 |
| National rank | #14552 of 16,910 | #4338 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 767 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 767 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 69.5% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tanque Verde High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 24.1).
- •Tanque Verde High School does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 22%).
- •Tanque Verde High School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 22%).
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.7).
- •Palo Verde High Magnet School is the larger school with 767 students compared with 761.
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 Tanque Verde High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tanque Verde High School ranks higher (65.8 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 Tanque Verde High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Verde High Magnet School: 767. Tanque Verde High School: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Verde High Magnet School and Tanque Verde High School rank in Arizona?
Palo Verde High Magnet School is 233rd of 286 and Tanque Verde High School is 56th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).