For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 8,458 students in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in South Mountain Village are Desert Vista High School, Evit - Desert Vista High School and Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aaec - Smcc Campus, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
Humanities And Sciences Academy Arizona
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1105 E Broadway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(480) 317-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(480) 317-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #55.
Aim Higher College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4848 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Basis Phoenix South
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5700 S 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 962-7393
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 962-7393
Gr: K-12 | 511 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Aaec - Smcc Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2002 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 323-9890
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 323-9890
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3043
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3043
Gr: 7-12 | 238 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Desert Marigold School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Gr: K-12 | 284 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
The Paideia Academy Of South Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7777 S 15th Ter
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Gr: K-12 | 618 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6401 S 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 875-5265
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 875-5265
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Quest High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8496
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8496
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
South Mountain High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5401 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 764-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 764-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
South Pointe High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8325 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-0600
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix, AZ include Desert Vista High School, Evit - Desert Vista High School and Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix?
14 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of South Mountain Village, Phoenix public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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