For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,893 students in 85287, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85287, AZ are Asu Preparatory Academy Digital, Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School and Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85287 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85287, AZ have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85287 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85287, AZ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Asu Preparatory Academy Digital
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 E University Dr Ste 230
Tempe, AZ 85287
(844) 692-3372
Tempe, AZ 85287
(844) 692-3372
Grades: K-12
| 3,563 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4445 S 12th St
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 842-1722
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 842-1722
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5610 S. Central Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 551-6594
Tempe, AZ 85287
(602) 551-6594
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 85287, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85287, AZ include Asu Preparatory Academy Digital, Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix High School and Asu Preparatory Academy - South Phoenix Intermediate.
How many public high schools are located in 85287?
3 public high schools are located in 85287.
What is the racial composition of students in 85287?
85287 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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