For the 2024-25 school year, there are 45 public high schools serving 16,738 students in Pinal County, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Pinal County, AZ are Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School, Combs Center For Success High School and Santa Cruz Center For Success. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinal County, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Pinal County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Pinal County, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Poston Butte High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Pinal County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2612 W Gila Bend Hwy
Casa Grande, AZ 85193
(520) 374-4200
Casa Grande, AZ 85193
(520) 374-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Combs Center For Success High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38300 N Gantzel Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Santa Cruz Center For Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N Main St
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2200
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Villa Oasis Interscholastic Center For Education (Voice)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3740 N Toltec Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 450-4500
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 450-4500
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Combs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2505 E Germann Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 882-3540
Grades: 8-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #66.
Cvit - Ray High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 N. Highway 177
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 689-5031
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 689-5031
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Cvit - Superior High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Panther Dr
Superior, AZ 85173
(520) 689-3000
Superior, AZ 85173
(520) 689-3000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Florence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 S Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-3560
Grades: 7-12
| 796 students
Rank: #99.
Evit - Combs High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2505 E Germann Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 461-4000
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Cavit - Vista Grande
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1556 N Arizola Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(928) 645-2737
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(928) 645-2737
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #1111.
Casa Grande Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2730 N Trekell Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-8500
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 836-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,132 students
Rank: #1212.
Maricopa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(520) 568-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 2,188 students
Rank: #1313.
Cavit - Casa Grande Union High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1362 N Casa Grande Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(928) 645-2737
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(928) 645-2737
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Vista Grande High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1556 N Arizola Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-9400
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 876-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,790 students
Rank: #1515.
A+ Charter Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41735 W. Alan Stephens Pkwy
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 265-5589
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 265-5589
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
Rank: #1616.
Poston Butte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32375 N Gantzel Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Florence, AZ 85132
(480) 474-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 1,393 students
Rank: #1717.
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Main St
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2200
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Rank: #1818.
Cavit - Maricopa Unified
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45012 W Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(928) 645-2737
Maricopa, AZ 85139
(928) 645-2737
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1919.
Imagine Prep Superstition
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1843 W 16th Ave
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0530
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #2020.
Anthem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 N. Anthem Way
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 723-6400
Grades: PK-9
| 743 students
Rank: #2121.
Apache Junction High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 999 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Cavit - Florence Unified
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 S. Main St
Florence, AZ 85132
(928) 645-2737
Florence, AZ 85132
(928) 645-2737
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Cavit - Poston Butte High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32375 N Gantzel Rd
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(928) 645-2737
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(928) 645-2737
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2424.
San Manuel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 S Mcnab Pkwy
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2336
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #2525.
Coolidge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Northern Ave
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2305
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(520) 723-2305
Grades: 9-12
| 640 students
Rank: #2626.
Cavit - Central Arizona Valley Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1789 W Coolidge Ave
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(928) 645-2737
Coolidge, AZ 85128
(928) 645-2737
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #2727.
Maricopa Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44150 W Maricopa Casa Grande H
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5100
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Rank: #2828.
Cvit - Central Campus Eac Gila Pueblo
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Panther Dr Bldg 3 Room
Superior, AZ 85173
(928) 542-9640
Superior, AZ 85173
(928) 542-9640
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #2929.
Cavit - Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 W. Main St.
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-2200
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-2200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3030.
Inova
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1362 N Casa Grande Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 316-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #3131.
Ray Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 North Highway 177
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 363-5515
Kearny, AZ 85137
(520) 363-5515
Grades: 7-12
| 189 students
Rank: #3232.
Combs Online School For Success
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Combs Rd
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(480) 987-6300
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #3333.
Apache Trail High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
945 W Apache Trl
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 288-0337
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #3434.
Florence Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 S. Orlando Street
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 222-3333
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 222-3333
Grades: K-12
| 186 students
Rank: #3535.
Toltec Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3315 N Toltec Rd
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2350
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2350
Grades: PK-12
| 389 students
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Pinal County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Excellence - Central Arizona (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1530 S. Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-4773
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-4773
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aoc-pinal County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
450 W Adamsville Rd
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-7073
Florence, AZ 85132
(520) 866-7073
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
900 N. Main Street
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2224
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2224
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Aspc-eyman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4374 E. Butte Ave.
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 22 students
Aspc-florence Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1305 E Butte Ave
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Florence, AZ 85132
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 12
| 7 students
321 Avenue B
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2337
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 385-2337
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Barely Bears (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
351 N. Arizona Blvd.
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2434
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
12115 W. Benito Dr.
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2450
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2450
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Camino Montessori (Closed 2020)
Charter School
44301 West Maricopa/casa Grand
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 868-6145
Grades: K-6
| 6 students
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Cavit - Casa Verde High School (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-1944
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-1944
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
340 W. Vah Ki Inn Rd.
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Grades: K-8
| 36 students
1011 North Sunshine Blvd
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-2100
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-2100
Grades: PK-K
| 114 students
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 316-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Excalibur Charter School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 373-9575
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
P O Box 2850
Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-2320
Florence, AZ 85232
(520) 868-2320
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
5810 South Alameda Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-1110
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Holsteiner Agricultural School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
44400 W Honeycutt Rd Ste 105
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5750
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-5750
Grades: K-6
| 41 students
Ira H. Hayes High School (Closed 2017)
Charter School
Preschool Rd. And Casa Blanca
Bapchule, AZ 85221
(520) 315-5100
Bapchule, AZ 85221
(520) 315-5100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Leading Edge Prep Vista (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2122 South Goldfield Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Apache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 984-6311
Grades: 7-9
| 40 students
Legacy Traditional School - Casa Grande (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1274 East Oneil Dr
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
(520) 413-9720
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Legacy Traditional School - Queen Creek (Closed 2023)
Charter School
41800 North Barnes Parkway
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
(520) 413-9720
Grades: K-9
| 946 students
111 West Dungan Drive
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 487-2242
San Manuel, AZ 85631
(520) 487-2242
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
45012 West Honeycutt Ave
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Maricopa, AZ 85138
(520) 568-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 98 students
450 N. Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2102
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2102
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Morningstar Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1150 West Superstition Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 671-5673
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Mountain Shadows Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2805 S. Ironwood Dr.
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
351 Arizona Blvd
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2198
Coolidge, AZ 85228
(520) 723-2198
Grades: 4-5
| 231 students
725 Carpenter Drive
Oracle, AZ 85623
(520) 896-3071
Oracle, AZ 85623
(520) 896-3071
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Pathway Preparatory Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
19287 North Porter Rd
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Maricopa, AZ 85238
(480) 461-3200
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Pinal County Special Ed Prog (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1400 North Toltec Rd
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 868-6565
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 868-6565
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
409 W. Mcmurray Blvd
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-2380
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 423-2380
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Red Rock High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
900 North Main St
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2220
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2220
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pinal County, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Pinal County, AZ include Asu Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School, Combs Center For Success High School and Santa Cruz Center For Success.
How many public high schools are located in Pinal County?
45 public high schools are located in Pinal County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinal County?
Pinal County public high schools minority enrollment is 67% 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 Pinal County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pinal County include: Coolidge High School vs. Florence High School, Imagine Prep Superstition vs. Apache Junction High School, Cavit - Florence Unified vs. Cavit - Poston Butte High School
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