Paradise Honors High School vs Shadow Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paradise Honors High School
Surprise · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,028 students
Shadow Ridge High School
Surprise · Public high · Grades 7–12
2,212 students
| Measure | Paradise Honors High School Surprise, Arizona | Shadow Ridge High School Surprise, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 286 | #151 of 286 |
| National rank | #3058 of 16,910 | #9970 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,028 | 2,212 |
| Enrollment | 1,028 | 2,212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 48% |
| city | Surprise | Surprise |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise Honors High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 44.0).
- •Paradise Honors High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 48%).
- •Paradise Honors High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 49%).
- •Paradise Honors High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.5).
- •Shadow Ridge High School is the larger school with 2,212 students compared with 1,028.
- •Paradise Honors High School is a charter school while Shadow Ridge High School 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 Paradise Honors High School better than Shadow Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Paradise Honors High School ranks higher (71.0 vs 44.0 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 Paradise Honors High School and Shadow Ridge High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Surprise and Surprise in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paradise Honors High School: 1,028. Shadow Ridge High School: 2,212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paradise Honors High School and Shadow Ridge High School rank in Arizona?
Paradise Honors High School is 43rd of 286 and Shadow Ridge High School is 151st of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).