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Best Surprise Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 9,072 students in Surprise, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Surprise, AZ are Northwest Campus, West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School and Highland Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Surprise, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Surprise have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Surprise, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shadow Ridge High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Surprise, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13201 W Grand Ave
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 877-6915
Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10909 N Perryville Rd
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Highland Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15600 W Hearn Rd
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 300-8385
Gr: 9-12 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Paradise Honors High School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12775 N 175th Ave
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 455-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,028 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
West-mec - Willow Canyon High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #66.
Willow Canyon High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,901 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
West-mec - Valley Vista High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
Shadow Ridge High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10909 N Perryville Rd
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Arizona Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16011 N Dysart Rd
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
Gr: K-12 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Valley Vista High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 2,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Paradise Honors
Vocational School
12775 N 175th Ave
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 738-0012
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Surprise, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Surprise, AZ include Northwest Campus, West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School and Highland Prep.
How many public high schools are located in Surprise?
11 public high schools are located in Surprise.
What is the racial composition of students in Surprise?
Surprise public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Surprise are often viewed compared to one another?

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