For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,080 students in Nogales, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Nogales, AZ are Pierson High School, Nogales High School and Nusd Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nogales, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Nogales have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Nogales, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nogales High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Nogales, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pierson High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
451 N. Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Nogales High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1905 N Apache Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2021
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,796 students
Rank: #33.
Nusd Online
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 N Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Grades: K-12
| 142 students
Nogales, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1260 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Jail-santa Cruz County Sheriffs Office Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1250 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Nogales Special Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 W Plum St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Grades: Inquire with school
| 58 students
3241 N. Grand Ave. 1
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2188
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2188
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nogales, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Nogales, AZ include Pierson High School, Nogales High School and Nusd Online.
How many public high schools are located in Nogales?
3 public high schools are located in Nogales.
What is the racial composition of students in Nogales?
Nogales public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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