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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Yavapai County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 45 public high schools serving 8,868 students in Yavapai County, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Yavapai County, AZ are Basis Prescott, Arizona Izone Institute and Tri-city College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yavapai County, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Yavapai County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Yavapai County, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Camp Verde High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Yavapai County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Gr: K-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Arizona Izone Institute
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Tri-city College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5522 Side Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 777-0403
Gr: 5-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Camp Verde Online
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
464 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Aspire High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2970 Centerpointe East Dr
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-8126
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Seligman High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 N. Main Street
Seligman, AZ 86337
(928) 216-4123
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Sultan Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Yavapai County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6325 Baja Cir
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-8126
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Vacte - Valley Academy For Career And Technology Education
Vocational School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3405 E State Route 89a Bldg B
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Micted - Medical
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3800 N Glassford Hill Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-0791
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Mijted - Prescott High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 Ruth St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Mijted - Ashfork High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
46999 N 5th Street
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 637-2561
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Vacte - Yavapai College Sedona Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4215 Arts Village Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 649-4266
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Mijted - Yavapai College Prescott Valley
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6955 Panther Path
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-7911
Gr: 10-12
Rank: #1515.
Prescott High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1050 Ruth St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 445-2322
Gr: 8-12 | 1,497 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Mijted - Bradshaw Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6000 E Long Look Dr
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 759-4100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1717.
Ash Fork High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(928) 637-2561
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1818.
Bradshaw Mountain High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6000 E Long Look Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,616 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Bradshaw Mountain Online Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6000 E Long Look Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 759-4277
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2020.
Vacte - Mingus Union High School
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #2121.
Northpoint Expeditionary Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
551 1st St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 717-3272
Gr: 7-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2222.
Chino Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
760 E Center St
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
(928) 636-2298
Gr: 9-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2323.
Vacte - Sedona-oak Creek Joint Unified School District
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd
Sedona, AZ 86336
(928) 634-7131
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2424.
Camp Verde High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1326 N Montezuma Castle Hwy
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8036
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
Mijted - Chino Valley High School
Vocational School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 E Center St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 636-2298
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #2626.
Mingus Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2727.
Prescott Valley School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9500 E Lorna Ln
Prescott Valley, AZ 86312
(928) 772-8744
Gr: K-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2828.
Pace Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6711 E 2nd St
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 775-9675
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2929.
Micted - Yavapai College Ctec
Vocational School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Ruger Rd Ste 2
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-0791
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3030.
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2030 E Cherry St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2144
Gr: K-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Mijted - Bagdad High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Hill Top
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 633-4101
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Mijted - Mayer High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12606 E Main St
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 771-0791
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #3333.
Cottonwood Education Services
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N Willard St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-2288
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3434.
Mingus Online Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 E Fir St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
(928) 634-7531
Gr: 8-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3535.
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
(928) 633-4101
Gr: 6-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Yavapai County, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Yavapai County, AZ include Basis Prescott, Arizona Izone Institute and Tri-city College Prep.
How many public high schools are located in Yavapai County?
47 public high schools are located in Yavapai County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yavapai County?
Yavapai County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% 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 Yavapai County are often viewed compared to one another?

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