For the 2024 school year, there are 148 alternative public high schools serving 24,702 students in Arizona.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Arizona are Academy With Community Partners, Benson Digital Learning Center and Career And College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Arizona alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 27%, which is less than the Arizona average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Center For Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Arizona (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Academy With Community Partners
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
433 N Hall
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 833-0068
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Benson Digital Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
197 E 7th St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Career And College Prep
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6201 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Career Success Schools - Stem 7-12
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2321 E Bell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(602) 687-8282
Grades: 7-12
| 504 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Crown Point High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5850 W Northview Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 845-0781
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
E-institute At Avondale
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1035 E. Van Buren Street, Suit
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 760-9061
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 760-9061
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
E-institute At Buckeye
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6213 S. Miller Ave., Suite 109
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 505-7118
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 505-7118
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
E-institute At Surprise
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16578 W Greenway Rd Ste 204 Bl
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 544-9285
Glendale, AZ 85308
(623) 544-9285
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
East Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
855 W 8th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 472-9350
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Edge High School - Himmel Park
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2555 E 1st St # 111
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 881-1389
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Edge High School - Northwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
231 W Giaconda Way Ste 113
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 877-9179
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Edoptions Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2021 N Grand Ave Unit B
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-9179
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-9179
Grades: 7-12
| 79 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Envision High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
351 W. Prince Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 887-0045
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 887-0045
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Estrella High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6401 S 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 875-5265
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 875-5265
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Intelli-school
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1727 N Arizona Ave Ste 5
Chandler, AZ 85225
(602) 564-7230
Chandler, AZ 85225
(602) 564-7230
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Intelli-school - Metro Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3327 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7345
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7345
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Intelli-school - Paradise Valley
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1427 E. Bell Rd. Ste 102-103
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7285
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 564-7285
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Intelli-school Glendale
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13806 N 51st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 564-7210
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 564-7210
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
International Commerce High School - Phoenix
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5201 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(480) 317-5900
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(480) 317-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Navajo County Instruction For Success (Ncis)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
294 W Carlos Ave
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-1821
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-1821
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Northern Az For Career Dev. - Taylor
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 North Centennial Blvd
Taylor, AZ 85939
(928) 536-4222
Taylor, AZ 85939
(928) 536-4222
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Ombudsman - Charter East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3943 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 275-4815
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 275-4815
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Ombudsman - Charter East Ii
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4041 E Thomas Rd Ste 210
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 667-7759
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 667-7759
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Ombudsman - Charter Metro
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7910 N. 43rd Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-6157
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 842-6157
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Ombudsman - Charter West
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2909 W. Bell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Phoenix, AZ 85053
(602) 564-8102
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Payson Center For Success High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
514 W Wade Ln
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Payson, AZ 85547
(928) 472-5895
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Peoria Flex Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7565 W Peoria Ave Ste A
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5475
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 412-5475
Grades: 8-12
| 93 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Pierson High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 N. Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Pima Partnership School The
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1346 N Stone Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 917-7880
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 917-7880
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Pinnacle Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2055 N Grand Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-5109
Tempe, AZ 85282
(520) 281-5109
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Ppep Tec - Alice S. Paul Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 W Mcmurray Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 836-6549
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 836-6549
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Ppep Tec - Jose Yepez Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 N. Columbia Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85714
(928) 627-9648
Tucson, AZ 85714
(928) 627-9648
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Tech Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 285-5525
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 285-5525
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #1 - 371. - 37.
Tucson Preparatory School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 E Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 622-4185
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Arizona?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Arizona include Academy With Community Partners, Benson Digital Learning Center and Career And College Prep.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Arizona?
148 alternative public high schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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