For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,584 students in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Desert Ridge West are Pinnacle High School and West-mec - Pinnacle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pinnacle High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinnacle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 2,479 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Pinnacle High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix, AZ include Pinnacle High School and West-mec - Pinnacle High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Desert Ridge West, Phoenix public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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