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Best Phoenix Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 160 public high schools serving 87,068 students in Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Phoenix, AZ are Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler and Basis Ahwatukee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phoenix, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Phoenix have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Phoenix, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metro Tech High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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 Phoenix, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13231 N 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 595-9870
Gr: 5-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Gr: K-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Gr: 4-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Gr: K-12 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 489-7341
Gr: K-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Aaec - Paradise Valley
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3775 E Union Hills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 243-8004
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pinnacle High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 2,430 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Great Hearts Academies - Scottsdale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16537/16576 N. 92nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-1970
Gr: 5-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 899-9181
Gr: 6-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Trivium
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 414-4883
Gr: K-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Dysart Rd, Bldgs A-d
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(623) 535-0754
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
West-mec - Boulder Creek High School
Vocational School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
40404 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(623) 445-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1616.
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14100 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Gr: 6-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1717.
West-mec - Sunnyslope High School
Vocational School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(623) 915-8760
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1818.
Evit - Arcadia High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4703 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(480) 484-6300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1919.
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23276 N 83rd Ave Ste 1
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 889-0822
Gr: 6-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3102 N 56th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 263-1128
Gr: 6-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Sunnyslope High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(623) 915-8760
Gr: 9-12 | 2,322 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2424.
Basis Phoenix Central Primary
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 E Indianola Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 962-7393
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2525.
West-mec - Paradise Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3950 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 449-7000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2626.
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%
Rank: #2727.
West-mec - Moon Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3625 W Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(623) 915-8000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2828.
Phoenix Coding Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4445 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 764-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2929.
Madison Highland Prep
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1431 E. Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3030.
Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2001 N Bullard Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 866-4730
Gr: 6-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3131.
West-mec - Greenway High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3930 W Greenway Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(623) 915-8500
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3232.
West-mec - Thunderbird High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1750 W Thunderbird Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(623) 915-8900
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3333.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7500 E Civic Cir
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(928) 775-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3434.
Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2250 S Gilbert Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 424-1796
Gr: 6-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3535.
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4525 E. Baseline Road
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 222-4233
Gr: 6-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Phoenix, AZ include Basis Phoenix, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler and Basis Ahwatukee.
How many public high schools are located in Phoenix?
162 public high schools are located in Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in Phoenix?
Phoenix public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Phoenix are often viewed compared to one another?

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