For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,086 students in 85305, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85305, AZ are West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis, West-mec - Copper Canyon High School and Raymond S. Kellis. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85305 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85305, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85305 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Raymond S. Kellis, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85305, AZ Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Copper Canyon High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9126 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #33.
Raymond S. Kellis
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Grades: 7-12
| 1,817 students
Rank: #44.
West-mec - Sierra Linda High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9801 W Van Buren St
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 474-7000
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 474-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #55.
West-mec - West View High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4602
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4602
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
West-mec - Tolleson Union High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9419 W Van Buren St
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4200
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #77.
Copper Canyon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9126 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,156 students
Rank: #88.
Arizona Insight Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5323 N 99th Ave Ste 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Glendale, AZ 85305
(602) 476-1320
Grades: 7-12
| 1,103 students
Rank: #99.
West-mec - La Joya High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11650 W Whyman Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4400
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Start Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5405 N 99th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 738-0045
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 738-0045
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
85305, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5323 N 99th Ave #210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Glendale, AZ 85305
(866) 339-4946
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5323 N. 99th Avenue, Suite 210
Glendale, AZ 85305
(855) 564-3029
Glendale, AZ 85305
(855) 564-3029
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Youngtown Public Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
8632 West Northern Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 974-0355
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 974-0355
Grades: K-6
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 85305, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85305, AZ include West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis, West-mec - Copper Canyon High School and Raymond S. Kellis.
How many public high schools are located in 85305?
10 public high schools are located in 85305.
What is the racial composition of students in 85305?
85305 public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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