For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,078 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Central City are Arizona School For The Arts, City View High School and Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Arizona average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix 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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arizona School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Grades: 5-12
| 842 students
Rank: #22.
City View High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
649 N 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Franklin Police And Fire High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1645 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 764-0200
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 764-0200
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3005 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 764-9600
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 764-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
Gateway Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5237
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5237
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital
Special Education School
2500 E Van Buren St # G1181
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-1331
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-1331
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ include Arizona School For The Arts, City View High School and Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ?
7 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ?
the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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