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Best 85048 Arizona Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,642 students in 85048, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 85048, AZ are Desert Vista High School, Evit - Desert Vista High School and Horizon Honors Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85048 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85048, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85048 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Horizon Honors Secondary School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85048, AZ Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desert Vista High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,761 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Evit - Desert Vista High School
Vocational School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 461-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Horizon Honors Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Keystone Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1025 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Gr: 1-9 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 85048, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 85048, AZ include Desert Vista High School, Evit - Desert Vista High School and Horizon Honors Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in 85048?
4 public high schools are located in 85048.
What is the racial composition of students in 85048?
85048 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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