Santa Rita High School vs Sonoran Science Academy East
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Rita High School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
330 students
Sonoran Science Academy East
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
467 students
| Measure | Santa Rita High School Tucson, Arizona | Sonoran Science Academy East Tucson, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 286 | #462 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #16506 of 16,910 | #26395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 330 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 52% |
| city | Tucson | Tucson |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoran Science Academy East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 11.3).
- •Sonoran Science Academy East does better on math proficiency (52% vs 5%).
- •Sonoran Science Academy East does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 5%).
- •Santa Rita High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.0).
- •Sonoran Science Academy East is the larger school with 467 students compared with 330.
- •Santa Rita High School is a public school while Sonoran Science Academy East 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 Santa Rita High School better than Sonoran Science Academy East?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoran Science Academy East ranks higher (48.2 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 Santa Rita High School and Sonoran Science Academy East?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tucson and Tucson in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Rita High School: 330. Sonoran Science Academy East: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Rita High School and Sonoran Science Academy East rank in Arizona?
Santa Rita High School is 275th of 286 and Sonoran Science Academy East is 462nd of 1,136 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).