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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 7,630 students in Scottsdale, AZ. The top ranked public high schools in Scottsdale, AZ are Basis Scottsdale, Desert Mountain High School and Evit - Saguaro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsdale, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Scottsdale have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public high schools.
Scottsdale, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Basis Scottsdale, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Scottsdale, AZ (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Scottsdale
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 994 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,880 students
Rank: #33.
Evit - Saguaro High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6250 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Horizon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Grades: 7-12
| 1,905 students
Rank: #55.
Basis Goodyear
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Grades: 5-12
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Saguaro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6250 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,466 students
Rank: #77.
West-mec - Horizon High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #88.
Evit - Desert Mountain High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Online School Of Arizona
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7320 E Broadway Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(623) 688-3276
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1010.
Scottsdale Online Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7601 E Oak St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Grades: K-12
| 224 students
Rank: #1111.
Coronado High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7501 E Virginia Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Rank: #1212.
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4827 N Country Club Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2132
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #1313.
Evit - Coronado High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7501 E Virginia Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7214 East Jenan Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(602) 437-3927
Grades: K-4
| 168 students
7303 East Earl Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(877) 202-0338
Grades: 7-12
| 1 students
13636 N 100th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 484-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
12440 E. Mountain View Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 289-2088
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
33401 N. 56th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 575-6001
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
7214 East Jenan Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 951-3190
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
9575 East Larkspur Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 661-0401
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
7475 E Mcdowell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 874-3912
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-1500
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(480) 484-6100
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
11130 E. Cholla
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7700
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
1858 E Brown Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 610-1711
Grades: K-6
| 13 students
1201 N., 85th Place - Rm 110
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
1201 N., 85th Place
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 973-8998
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2507 N 74th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 990-4361
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-5583
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
7191 E Ashler Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85266
(480) 488-5583
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
9318 N. 95th Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 614-3399
Grades: K-8
| 137 students
6239 E. Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 596-7922
Grades: K-3
| 9 students
7425 East Culver Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Grades: K-6
| 98 students
P.o. Box 5987
Scottsdale, AZ 85261
(480) 228-2866
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
4827 N Country Club Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
7425 East Culver Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 990-7223
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
7501 E Virginia Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
7501 East Oak St
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Grades: 4-12
| 36 students
5334 E. Thunderbird Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 393-6500
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
6720 East Continental
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Scottsdale, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Scottsdale, AZ include Basis Scottsdale, Desert Mountain High School and Evit - Saguaro High School. Scottsdale has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public high schools are located in Scottsdale?
13 public high schools are located in Scottsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Scottsdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Scottsdale include: Coronado High School vs. Desert Mountain High School

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