Top 3 Best 85086 Arizona Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,653 students in 85086, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85086, AZ are West-mec - Boulder Creek High School, Boulder Creek High School and Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85086 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85086, AZ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85086 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boulder Creek High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85086, AZ Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Boulder Creek High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
40404 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: #22.
Boulder Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
40404 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Grades: 7-12
| 2,375 students
Rank: #33.
Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41900 N 42nd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 551-5083
Grades: K-12
| 274 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85086 Arizona

85086, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
42302 North Vision Way
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(602) 864-1211
Grades: 9-10
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 85086, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85086, AZ include West-mec - Boulder Creek High School, Boulder Creek High School and Amcs At Anthem Dba Caurus Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 85086?
3 public high schools are located in 85086.
What is the racial composition of students in 85086?
85086 public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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