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Best Buckeye Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 7,805 students in Buckeye, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Buckeye, AZ are Southwest Campus, West-mec - Verrado High School and Verrado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckeye, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Buckeye have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Buckeye, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Buckeye, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 N Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 872-6260
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Verrado High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20050 W Indian School Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
Verrado High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20050 W Indian School Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1495 S Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-1757
Gr: 6-12 | 1,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
West-mec - Youngker High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3000 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-0100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
West-mec - Buckeye Union High School
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
902 E Eason Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-4423
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #77.
Youngker High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Buckeye Union High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
902 E Eason Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,841 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Skyview High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4290 S Miller Rd Ste 102
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-6799
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Buhsd Institute Of Online Learning
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
751 N 215th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-0332
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Buckeye, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Buckeye, AZ include Southwest Campus, West-mec - Verrado High School and Verrado High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buckeye?
10 public high schools are located in Buckeye.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckeye?
Buckeye public high schools minority enrollment is 73% 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 Buckeye are often viewed compared to one another?

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