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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Glendale Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 44 public high schools serving 25,766 students in Glendale, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Glendale, AZ are West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School, West-mec - Central Campus and Jefferson Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glendale, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Glendale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Glendale, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain Ridge High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Glendale, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22800 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Central Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6997 N Glen Harbor Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85307
(623) 209-8070
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16635 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 595-2990
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Mountain Ridge High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22800 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,823 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West-mec - Cactus High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6330 W Greenway Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West-mec - Ironwood High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 52% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6051 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #77.
West-mec - Sandra Day O'connor High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25250 N. 35th Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Intelli-school Glendale
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4961 W Bell Rd Ste B9
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 564-7210
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Sunflower School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5490 W Paradise Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5050
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
West-mec - Apollo High School
Vocational School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8045 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1212.
Sandra Day O'connor High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25250 N. 35th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,658 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
West-mec - Independence High School
Vocational School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6602 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 435-6100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1414.
West-mec - Deer Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18424 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1515.
Thrivepoint High School At Grovers
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4744 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 58:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1616.
Desert Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5821 W Beverly Ln
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 896-2900
Gr: K-12 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4380 N. Hunt Hwy
Glendale, AZ 85312
(480) 344-9800
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
West-mec - Glendale High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6216 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-6200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
West-mec - Raymond S. Kellis
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #2020.
Independence High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6602 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 435-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,907 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Apollo High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8045 N 47th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 435-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
West-mec Glendale Community College
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
(623) 772-4234
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #2323.
Deer Valley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18424 N 51st Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 467-6700
Gr: 7-12 | 1,707 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2424.
Ironwood High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6051 W Sweetwater Ave
Glendale, AZ 85304
(623) 486-6400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,804 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Thrivepoint High School At Buckeye
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6213 S. Miller Ave., Suite 109
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 141:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Thrivepoint High School At Metro
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9640 N Metro Pkwy W Unit 147
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 216:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
Cactus High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6330 W Greenway Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306
(623) 412-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,036 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2828.
West-mec - Copper Canyon High School
Vocational School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9126 W Camelback Rd
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #2929.
Glendale High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6216 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 435-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,734 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Raymond S. Kellis
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8990 W Orangewood Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 412-5425
Gr: 7-12 | 1,691 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Ombudsman Online Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3624 West Bell Road Suite 4-6
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 840-2997
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Thrivepoint High School At Avondale
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 E. Van Buren Street, Suit
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 870-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 134:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
West-mec - Sierra Linda High School
Vocational School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9801 W Van Buren St
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 474-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #3434.
West-mec - West View High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Glendale, AZ 85305
(623) 478-4602
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3535.
Thrivepoint High School At Union Hills
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3515 W Union Hills Dr Ste 119
Glendale, AZ 85308
(602) 843-3891
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 104:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Glendale, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Glendale, AZ include West-mec - Mountain Ridge High School, West-mec - Central Campus and Jefferson Preparatory High School.
How many public high schools are located in Glendale?
46 public high schools are located in Glendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Glendale?
Glendale public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Glendale are often viewed compared to one another?

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