For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,959 students in 85204, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85204, AZ are Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics, Sequoia Village High School and Mesa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85204 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85204, AZ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85204 have a Graduation Rate of 61%, which is less than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85204, AZ Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2820 W Kelton Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 266-4278
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Sequoia Village High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
982 Full House Ln
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Mesa, AZ 85204
(928) 537-1208
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Mesa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1630 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-5900
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 3,475 students
Rank: #44.
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy At Verrado Way And I-10
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20370 W. Roosevelt St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Grades: K-11
| 540 students
Rank: #55.
Evit - Mesa High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1630 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-4000
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Sequoia Choice School Arizona Distance Learning School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1460 E Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3222
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3222
Grades: K-12
| 3,083 students
Rank: #77.
Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Deaf School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 890-4001
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #88.
Sequoia Pathway Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19265 N Porter Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(520) 568-2112
Mesa, AZ 85204
(520) 568-2112
Grades: K-12
| 843 students
Rank: #99.
Sequoia Secondary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1460 S Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 649-7737
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 649-7737
Grades: 7-12
| 372 students
Rank: #1010.
Sun Valley High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1143 S Lindsay Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 497-4800
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 497-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
85204, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Success High School - Mesa (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1455 South Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 833-7470
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Children First Academy - Tempe (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1938 East Apache Blvd.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Evit - Mesa Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
828 East Broadway
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1300
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Evit - Taylor Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
705 S. 32nd Street
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-1500
Grades: 9
| n/a students
828 East Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-0200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 472-0200
Grades: 7-9
| 701 students
Patriot Academy Mesa (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1455 S. Stapley Dr
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 367-0378
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 367-0378
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Sequoia Academics And Arts Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1460 South Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
1460 South Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 446-9288
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 446-9288
Grades: K-8
| 182 students
Sequoia Charter Middle School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
1460 South Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Grades: 7-8
| 183 students
Sequoia Family Learning (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1460 South Horne
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 85204, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85204, AZ include Arizona Conservatory For Arts And Academics, Sequoia Village High School and Mesa High School.
How many public high schools are located in 85204?
10 public high schools are located in 85204.
What is the racial composition of students in 85204?
85204 public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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