For the 2024 school year, there are 15 blue ribbon public high schools serving 11,332 students in Arizona.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Arizona are Mesa For Advanced Studies, Arizona College Prep High School and Gilbert Classical 7-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Arizona blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arizona average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Arizona (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mesa For Advanced Studies
(Math: 84% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6919 E Brown Rd
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Mesa, AZ 85207
(480) 308-7400
Grades: 4-9
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #33.
Gilbert Classical 7-12
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
55 N Greenfield Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 497-4034
Grades: 7-12
| 712 students
Rank: #44.
University High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Grades: 8-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #55.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 764-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Masada Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
365 West Cannon Avenue
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-2525
Grades: K-9
| 500 students
Rank: #77.
University High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9419 W Van Buren St
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Tolleson, AZ 85353
(623) 478-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #88.
Tempe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1251 E Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 839-3402
Grades: 6-12
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1557 W Prince Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 293-2676
Grades: K-12
| 565 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Presidio School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1695 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 881-5222
Grades: K-12
| 392 students
Rank: #1212.
Highland High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4301 E Guadalupe Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-0051
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 813-0051
Grades: 8-12
| 3,146 students
Rank: #1313.
Sabino High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5000 N Bowes Rd
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-7700
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 584-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 938 students
Rank: #1414.
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: n/an/a
Stedy- Desert View Academy
Vocational School
3777 W 22nd Ln
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 366-5903
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 366-5903
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Arizona?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Arizona include Mesa For Advanced Studies, Arizona College Prep High School and Gilbert Classical 7-12.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Arizona?
15 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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