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Best Scottsdale Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 7,322 students in Scottsdale, AZ. The top-ranked public high schools in Scottsdale, AZ are Basis Scottsdale, Desert Mountain High School and Basis Goodyear. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scottsdale, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Scottsdale have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arizona public high schools.
Scottsdale, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Basis Scottsdale, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Gr: 4-12 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Desert Mountain High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Gr: 5-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Evit - Saguaro High School
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6250 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Horizon High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,767 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Saguaro High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6250 N 82nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 484-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
West-mec - Horizon High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5601 E Greenway Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(602) 449-6000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
Evit - Desert Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #99.
Online School Of Arizona
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7320 E Broadway Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(623) 688-3276
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Scottsdale Online Learning
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7601 E Oak St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6897
Gr: K-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Coronado High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7501 E Virginia Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Salt River Accelerated Learning Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4827 N Country Club Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 362-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1313.
Evit - Coronado High School
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7501 E Virginia Ave
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 484-6800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Albert Einstein Academy
Charter School
8250 E Rose Ln
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(602) 721-6610
Gr: K-9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Scottsdale, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Scottsdale, AZ include Basis Scottsdale, Desert Mountain High School and Basis Goodyear. Scottsdale has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arizona.
How many public high schools are located in Scottsdale?
14 public high schools are located in Scottsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Scottsdale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Scottsdale include: Coronado High School vs. Desert Mountain High School

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