For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,880 students in Laveen, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Laveen, AZ are Betty Fairfax High School, Country Gardens Charter School and Cesar Chavez High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laveen, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Laveen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Laveen, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cesar Chavez High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Laveen, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betty Fairfax High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8225 S 59th Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 764-9000
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 764-9000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Country Gardens Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6313 W Southern Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
(623) 900-2230
Laveen, AZ 85339
(623) 900-2230
Gr: K-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3921 W Baseline Rd
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 764-4000
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602) 764-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,598 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Laveen, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Laveen, AZ include Betty Fairfax High School, Country Gardens Charter School and Cesar Chavez High School.
How many public high schools are located in Laveen?
3 public high schools are located in Laveen.
What is the racial composition of students in Laveen?
Laveen public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Laveen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Laveen include: Betty Fairfax High School vs. Cesar Chavez High School, Cesar Chavez High School vs. Betty Fairfax High School
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.