For the 2025 school year, there are 162 public high schools serving 88,691 students in Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Phoenix, AZ are Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler and Basis Ahwatukee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phoenix, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Phoenix have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Phoenix, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metro Tech High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Phoenix, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Gr: 5-12 | 781 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Gr: K-12 | 529 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Gr: 4-12 | 668 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Gr: K-12 | 1,072 student Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Gr: K-12 | 1,023 student Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Gr: K-12 | 723 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Desert Vista High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,802 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Aaec - Paradise Valley
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3775 E Union Hills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1101
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1101
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pinnacle High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16537/16576 N. 92nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Gr: 5-12 | 892 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Gr: 6-12 | 702 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Gr: K-12 | 886 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 Dysart Rd, Bldgs A-d
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(623) 535-0754
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(623) 535-0754
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
West-mec - Boulder Creek High School
Vocational School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
40404 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14100 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Gr: 6-12 | 633 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
West-mec - Sunnyslope High School
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(623) 915-8760
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(623) 915-8760
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Evit - Arcadia High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4703 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-6300
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-6300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1919.
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23276 N 83rd Ave Ste 1
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 889-0822
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 889-0822
Gr: 6-12 | 626 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
Evit - Desert Vista High School
Vocational School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 461-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2121.
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 263-1128
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 263-1128
Gr: 6-12 | 795 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Horizon Honors Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 679 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Sunnyslope High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(623) 915-8760
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(623) 915-8760
Gr: 9-12 | 2,270 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2424.
Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Gr: K-12 | 335 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2525.
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3950 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2626.
Keystone Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1025 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Gr: 1-9 | 197 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2727.
West-mec - Moon Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3625 W Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2828.
Phoenix Coding Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4445 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2929.
Madison Highland Prep
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1431 E. Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-3800
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3030.
Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4730
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4730
Gr: 6-12 | 892 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3131.
West-mec - Greenway High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3930 W Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3232.
West-mec - Thunderbird High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 W Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 915-8900
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 915-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3333.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 E Civic Cir
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(928) 775-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(928) 775-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3434.
Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1796
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1796
Gr: 6-12 | 588 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3535.
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Gr: 6-12 | 552 students Minority enrollment: 47%
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Phoenix, Arizona 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3900 East Camelback Rd 605
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
3900 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 46%
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Gr: K-8
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Ace Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Gr: K-8
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Adobe Mountain School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Gr: 5-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 80%
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
3802 West Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Gr: 9-10 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
All Aboard Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 86%
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Gr: K-7 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
41900 N 42nd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
Gr: K-12 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 31%
1333 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Gr: K-11 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 55%
1837 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Gr: K-11 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 61%
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Gr: 4-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1801 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Minority enrollment: 99%
2920 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 75%
4510 N 37th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 455-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(623) 455-7300
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 87%
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Gr: K-8
Asp - Florence West/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Asp - Marana O.c.t.f./a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
12610 W Silverbell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Asp - Phoenix West/a.c.i. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3402 W Cocopah St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Aspc - Douglas/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
6911 North B.d.i. Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Aspc - Safford/ft. Grant/a.c.i. (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
896 S Cook Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Aspc-phoenix/globe (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3701 W Cambridge Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
4222 N 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Gr: 6 | 438 students Minority enrollment: 93%
123 North 13th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3898
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3898
Gr: PK-8
Black Canyon School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
24601 North 29th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Gr: 5-12
3101 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2900
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 442-2900
Gr: PK | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Phoenix, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler and Basis Ahwatukee.
How many public high schools are located in Phoenix?
162 public high schools are located in Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix?
Phoenix public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Phoenix are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Phoenix include: Mountain Pointe High School vs. Desert Vista High School, Precision Academy vs. Midtown High School, South Pointe High School vs. South Mountain High School
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