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Best 85040 Arizona Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,777 students in 85040, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 85040, AZ are Nfl Yet College Prep Academy, International Commerce High School - Phoenix and South Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85040 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85040, AZ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85040 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nfl Yet College Prep Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85040, AZ Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nfl Yet College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4848 S 2nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 243-7788
Gr: 7-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
International Commerce High School - Phoenix
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
432 E Southern
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(480) 317-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
South Mountain High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 764-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,207 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 85040, AZ?
How many public high schools are located in 85040?
3 public high schools are located in 85040.
What is the racial composition of students in 85040?
85040 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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