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Phoenix Union High School District (4286) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 27,900 students in Phoenix Union High School District (4286). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Phoenix Union High School District (4286) have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
20 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
27,900 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
1,449 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Phoenix Union High School District (4286), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#491 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Graduation Rate
72%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.66
# American Indian Students
634 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
357 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22,687 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
47%
# Black Students
2,628 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
1,108 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
4%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
72 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
414 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
-
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,395
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,130
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,605
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
6,770
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,379 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,333 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$429 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$400 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,379
$11,257
Spending / Student
$14,333
$11,161
Best Phoenix Union High School District (4286) Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Coding Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4445 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Betty Fairfax High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8225 S 59th Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 764-9000
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 764-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,973 students
Rank: #44.
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3005 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 764-9600
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 764-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Police And Fire High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1645 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 764-0200
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 764-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Metro Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 764-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 764-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,804 students
Rank: #77.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4525 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-7500
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,901 students
Rank: #88.
North High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 764-6500
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 764-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,135 students
Rank: #99.
Pxu Digital Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3701 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 764-0860
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 764-0860
Grades: 9-12
| 960 students
Rank: #1010.
Cesar Chavez High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3921 W Baseline Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 764-4000
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 764-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,725 students
Rank: #1111.
South Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 764-5000
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 764-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,146 students
Rank: #1212.
Maryvale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3415 N 59th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(602) 764-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(602) 764-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,795 students
Rank: #1313.
Trevor Browne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7402 W Catalina Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(602) 764-8500
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(602) 764-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,921 students
Rank: #1414.
Camelback High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4612 N 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 764-7000
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 764-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,238 students
Rank: #1515.
Alhambra High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3839 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 764-6000
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 764-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,282 students
Rank: #1616.
Carl Hayden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3333 W Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 764-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 764-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,217 students
Rank: #1717.
Linda Abril Educational Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 764-0050
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 764-0050
Grades: 10-12
| 277 students
Rank: #1818.
Bostrom Alternative Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3535 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-1700
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
4525 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-1051
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-1051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pxu City
Magnet School
4502 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-1100
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
Phoenix Union High School District (4286) manages 20 public schools serving 27,900 students.
What is the rank of Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
Phoenix Union High School District (4286) is ranked #500 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
81% of Phoenix Union High School District (4286) students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phoenix Union High School District (4286)?
Phoenix Union High School District (4286) has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Phoenix Union High School District (4286)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,333 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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