For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,934 students in Avondale, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Avondale, AZ are Coldwater Academy, West-mec - Agua Fria High School and Agua Fria High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avondale, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Avondale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Avondale, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Agua Fria High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Avondale, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coldwater Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7106
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Agua Fria High School
Vocational School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #33.
Agua Fria High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,599 students
Rank: #44.
Westview High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10850 W Garden Lakes Pkwy
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 478-4602
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 478-4602
Grades: 9-12
| 1,733 students
Rank: #55.
La Joya Community High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11650 W Whyman Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-4400
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 478-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,173 students
Rank: #66.
Estrella High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 N Central Ave
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Prep West
Charter School
12235 W Van Buren St
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 414-0811
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 414-0811
Grades: 9-10
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Estrella Mountain Community College
Vocational School
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(602) 392-5401
Avondale, AZ 85392
(602) 392-5401
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec West Point High School
Vocational School
11620 W Encanto Blvd
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 738-0058
Avondale, AZ 85392
(623) 738-0058
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Avondale, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North Dysart Road
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-9902
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
725 North Central Ave 113
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Avondale, AZ 85323
(520) 294-6997
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Avondale, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Avondale, AZ include Coldwater Academy, West-mec - Agua Fria High School and Agua Fria High School.
How many public high schools are located in Avondale?
9 public high schools are located in Avondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Avondale?
Avondale public high schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Avondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Avondale include: Estrella High School vs. Agua Fria High School
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