Public high schools in Arizona achieve an average science proficiency of 24% (2024-25).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Arizona is Basis Oro Valley with 85-89%.
Science Proficiency Range: 50%
87%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 63%
Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Arizona (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Basis Oro Valley
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 5-12
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Basis Phoenix
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 5-12
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Rank: #33.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 4-9
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Rank: #44.
Basis Goodyear
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 5-12
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Rank: #55.
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 7-12
55 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Basis Chandler
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 5-12
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Basis Scottsdale
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 73%
Grades: 4-12
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Arizona Izone Institute
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: K-12
1 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Vail Blended Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 6-12
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Rank: #1010.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 69%
Grades: 8-12
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Basis Flagstaff
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-12
1700 N Gemini Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Basis Prescott
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-12
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Rank: #1414.
Basis Tucson North
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 5-12
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Rank: #1515.
Arizona College Prep High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 7-12
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Rank: #1616.
Basis Ahwatukee
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 4-12
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Basis Mesa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-12
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Masada Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: K-9
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 9-12
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Rank: #2020.
Basis Peoria
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 5-12
25950 N Lake Pleasant Pkwy
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Rank: #2121.
Mountain Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 7-12
22800 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: K-12
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Madison Highland Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 9-12
1431 E. Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-3800
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-3800
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Vail Academy & High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: K-12
7762 E Science Park Dr
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-1900
Rank: #2525.
El Capitan Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 6-12
255 N. Cottonwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Rank: #2626.
Arizona School For The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 53%
Grades: 5-12
1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: K-12
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: K-12
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: K-12
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Phoenix Coding Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
4445 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-5700
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-5700
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Benson Digital Learning Center Online
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: K-12
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Dan Hinton Accommodation School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: PK-12
146 E 4th Street
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Pima, AZ 85543
(928) 485-2759
Rank: #3333.
Heritage Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50%
Grades: 7-12
32 S Center St
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 969-5641
Rank: #34 - 9934. - 99.
Aspire High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 9-12
2970 Centerpointe East Dr
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-8126
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-8126
Rank: #34 - 9934. - 99.
Benson Digital Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 9-12
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
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