Top 10 Best Phoenix Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 159 public high schools serving 89,344 students in Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Phoenix, AZ are Basis Phoenix, Phoenix Union Bioscience High School and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phoenix, 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 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Phoenix have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Phoenix, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metro Tech High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Phoenix, AZ (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Grades: 5-12
| 744 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Grades: K-12
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Basis Ahwatukee
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Grades: 4-12
| 692 students
Rank: #55.
Aaec - Paradise Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3775 E Union Hills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,964 students
Rank: #77.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Grades: K-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #88.
Pinnacle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,479 students
Rank: #99.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Grades: K-12
| 886 students
Rank: #1010.
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16537/16576 N. 92nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Grades: 5-12
| 875 students
Rank: #1111.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Dysart Rd, Bldgs A-d
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(623) 535-0754
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #1212.
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14100 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Grades: 7-12
| 522 students
Rank: #1313.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Grades: K-12
| 716 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Grades: K-12
| 713 students
Rank: #1616.
Horizon Honors Secondary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 698 students
Rank: #1717.
West-mec - Sunnyslope High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(623) 915-8760
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Evit - Arcadia High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4703 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-6300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23276 N 83rd Ave Ste 1
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 889-0822
Grades: 6-12
| 610 students
Rank: #2020.
Phoenix Coding Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4445 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: #2121.
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 263-1128
Grades: 6-12
| 801 students
Rank: #2222.
Sunnyslope High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(623) 915-8760
Grades: 9-12
| 2,281 students
Rank: #2323.
Keystone Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1025 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Grades: 1-9
| 179 students
Rank: #2424.
Evit - Desert Vista High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2525.
Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4730
Grades: 6-12
| 894 students
Rank: #2626.
Madison Highland Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1431 E. Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #2727.
Arcadia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4703 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,602 students
Rank: #2828.
Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1796
Grades: 6-12
| 536 students
Rank: #2929.
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3950 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #3030.
West-mec - Moon Valley High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3625 W Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #3131.
Mission Heights Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1376 E Cottonwood Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(520) 836-9383
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #3232.
Pillar Academy Online
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2400 W Dunlap Ave Ste 150
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(888) 430-7701
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: #3333.
West-mec - Greenway High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3930 W Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #3434.
Shadow Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2902 E Shea Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 449-3000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,109 students
Rank: #3535.
West-mec - Thunderbird High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1750 W Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 915-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
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Phoenix, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 East Camelback Rd 605
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
3900 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
1350 S. Longmore Suite 39
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(480) 833-8899
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
2100 West Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 274-0422
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
13002 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 843-0681
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
735 E Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
2301 West Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 257-3790
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1624 West Adams - Education Sy
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
2800 W Pinnacle Peak Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 869-9050
Grades: 5-12
| 152 students
16428 N 21st St
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
1441 S 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 353-5002
Grades: PK-8
| 402 students
3802 West Maryland
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602) 246-0578
Grades: 9-10
| 133 students
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
3820 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 961-2214
Grades: K-7
| 60 students
1333 W. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 532-0100
Grades: K-11
| 183 students
1837 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 340-1100
Grades: K-11
| 214 students
4730 W. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 848-8646
Grades: 4-8
| 1,102 students
1801 S 12th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3915
Grades: K-6
| 323 students
2920 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 222-9278
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
2165 N Power Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(480) 854-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
3820 E Nisbet Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
4039 East Raymond St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 437-3927
Grades: K-8
| 141 students
7310 North 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 424-1830
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
915 E Diversion Dam Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
12610 W Silverbell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3402 W Cocopah St
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6911 North B.d.i. Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
896 S Cook Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3701 W Cambridge Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 542-5620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4222 N 51st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(623) 691-1750
Grades: 6
| 438 students
123 North 13th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3898
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
24601 North 29th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(623) 780-1303
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
3146 East Wier Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-4800
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2033 E. Southern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 268-0275
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Phoenix, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Phoenix Union Bioscience High School and Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler.
How many public high schools are located in Phoenix?
159 public high schools are located in Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix?
Phoenix public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Phoenix are often viewed compared to one another?

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