For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,030 students in 85323, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85323, AZ are Agua Fria High School, Coldwater Academy and West-mec - Agua Fria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85323 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85323, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85323 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coldwater Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85323, AZ Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Agua Fria High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,652 students
Rank: #22.
Coldwater Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7106
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
West-mec - Agua Fria High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
La Joya Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11650 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,078 students
Rank: #55.
Estrella High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Prep West
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
12235 W Van Buren St
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 414-0811
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 414-0811
Grades: 9
| 181 students
85323, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bradley Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
200 North Dysart Road
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
Ppep Tec - 'lito' Pena Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Charter School
725 North Central Ave 113
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 85323, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85323, AZ include Agua Fria High School, Coldwater Academy and West-mec - Agua Fria High School.
How many public high schools are located in 85323?
6 public high schools are located in 85323.
What is the racial composition of students in 85323?
85323 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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