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Best Gila County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 2,314 students in Gila County, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gila County, AZ are San Carlos Alternative High School, Young High School and Biyaagozhoo Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gila County, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Gila County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Gila County, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Miami Junior Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Gila County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Carlos Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Rank: #22.
Young High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Hwy 288 Baker Ranch Rd
Young, AZ 85554
(928) 462-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Biyaagozhoo Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Indian Rte. 6 Mp 10.5
Globe, AZ 85502
(928) 475-4060
Gr: 3-12 | 10 students
Rank: #44.
Payson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 S Mclane Rd
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5788
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Tiger Knowledge Online (Tko)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
460 N Willow St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6000
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Globe High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
437 S High Street
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Hayden High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
824 N. Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 356-7876
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 E Cedar St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-8024
Gr: 7-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Payson Center For Success - Online
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
902 W Main St
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5891
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1010.
Miami Virtual Program
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4739 E Ragus Rd
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1111.
Cvit - Miami High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4635 E. Ragus Rd.
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3085
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1212.
Cvit - Hayden High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
824 Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 356-7876
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1313.
Cvit - Globe High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
437 S High St
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 402-6100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1414.
Cvit - San Carlos High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1515.
Miami Junior Senior High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4639 E. Ragus Road
Miami, AZ 85539
(928) 425-3271
Gr: 6-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
San Carlos High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Cvit - Central Campus Cac Aravaipa
Vocational School
80440 E Aravaipa Rd
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 357-2800
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Shil Gozhoo Academy
100 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gila County, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gila County, AZ include San Carlos Alternative High School, Young High School and Biyaagozhoo Center.
How many public high schools are located in Gila County?
18 public high schools are located in Gila County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gila County?
Gila County public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gila County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gila County include: Cvit - Globe High School vs. Biyaagozhoo Center

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