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Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public High Schools in Arizona (2026)

Public high schools in Arizona achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 45% (2026).
The public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arizona is University High School, with ≥95%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 70% 95% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 80%

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public High Schools in Arizona (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Rank: #22.
University High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 8-12
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12
(Math: 88% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 7-12
1016 N Burk Street
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mesa Academy For Advanced Studies
(Math: 82% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 4-9
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Rank: #55.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 7-12
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Rank: #66.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 7-9
4949 E Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85206
(480) 472-8990
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 5-12
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 5-12
13231 N 22nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 595-9870
Rank: #99.
Basis Oro Valley
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 5-12
11155 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 308-5220
Rank: #1010.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 4-12
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Keystone Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 1-9
1025 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Basis Tucson Primary
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: K-12
3825 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 326-6367
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: K-12
1951 N Alma School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 855-6474
Rank: #1515.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 79%
Grades: 5-12
9902 W Yearling Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Rank: #1616.
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: K-12
16648 N 94th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 776-0413
Rank: #1717.
Aaec - Paradise Valley
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
3775 E Union Hills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 243-8004
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Basis Ahwatukee
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 4-12
10210 S 50th Pl
Phoenix, AZ 85044
(480) 659-2294
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Desert Mountain High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 9-12
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Basis Mesa
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: K-12
5010 S Eastmark Pkwy
Mesa, AZ 85212
(602) 239-4807
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Basis Prescott
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: K-12
1901 Prescott Lakes Pkwy
Prescott, AZ 86301
(928) 277-0334
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 76%
Grades: K-9
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Rank: #2323.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 9-12
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Basha High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 6-12
5990 S Val Vista Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 224-2100
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Basis Flagstaff
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: K-12
1700 N Gemini Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 5-12
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Catalina Foothills High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 9-12
4300 E Sunrise Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 209-8300
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Desert Vista High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 9-12
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Great Hearts Academies - North Phoenix Prep
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: 6-12
14100 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 996-4355
Rank: #3030.
Vail Blended Learning
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-12
10775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-1300
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Basis Goodyear
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 72%
Grades: 5-12
15800 W Sherman St
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 276-8592
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 72%
Grades: K-12
43775 North Black Canyon Highw
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 465-4776
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Cactus Shadows High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 8-12
5802 E. Dove Valley Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85327
(480) 575-2400
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Perry High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 8-12
1919 E Queen Creek Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 224-2800
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Great Hearts Academies - Glendale Prep
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 6-12
23276 N 83rd Ave Ste 1
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(623) 889-0822
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arizona average public high schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Arizona average public high schools reading/language arts proficiency is 45%% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arizona?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Arizona include University High School, University High School and Gilbert Classical Academy 7-12.

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