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Best Nogales Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,154 students in Nogales, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nogales, AZ are Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus, Nogales High School and Pierson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nogales, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Nogales have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Nogales, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nogales High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Nogales, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8 N Morley Avenue
Nogales, AZ 85621
(888) 746-3301
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students
Rank: #22.
Nogales High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 N Apache Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2021
Gr: 9-12 | 1,774 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #33.
Pierson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
451 N. Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Nusd Online
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
451 N Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Gr: K-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nogales, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nogales, AZ include Pinnacle Charter Schools - Nogales Campus, Nogales High School and Pierson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nogales?
4 public high schools are located in Nogales.
What is the racial composition of students in Nogales?
Nogales public high schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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