TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — BASIS Oro Valley and University high schools are neck 'n' neck for the "Best High School in Pima County."
The U.S. News & World Report and Niche.com have rated both in the top spots, except they've swapped them.
According to the U.S. News & World Report, they rated the top five schools in the area as:
- University High School
- BASIS Oro Valley
- BASIS Tucson North
- Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
- Catalina Foothills High School
It found University High School and BASIS Tucson North had graduation rates of 99%, whereas BASIS Oro Valley had 100%.
Niche.com contrastingly ranked the same schools, just in a different order:
- BASIS Oro Valley
- BASIS Tucson North
- University High School
- Catalina Foothills High School
- Sonoran Science Academy - Tucson
The site formerly known as College Prowler revealed 88% of BASIS Tucson North students are at least proficient in math and 84% in reading.
Students at BASIS Oro Valley and University high schools both had scores above 92%, with University pupils scoring the highest at 95% (math) and 99% (reading).
All three schools received A's in academics, teachers, diversity, college preparation, and health and safety.
However, they collectively lacked opportunities relating to clubs and activities.
The two BASIS-affiliated schools scored C-, while University High School had a B- score.
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