Phoenix Union High School District
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- For the 2020 school year, there are 17 public schools in Phoenix Union High School District, serving 27,148 students.
- Public school in Phoenix Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
- The top ranked public schools in Phoenix Union High School District are Phoenix Union Bioscience High School, Metro Technical High School and Franklin Police And Fire High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is less than the Arizona public school average of 19:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Phoenix Union High School District |
| School District Website | http://www.phoenixunion.org/ |
| School District Phone Number | (602)764-1100 |
| School District Grades Offered | 09 - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| # of Schools | 17 Schools | 2,380 Schools |
| # of Students | 27,148 Students | 1,117,354 Students |
| # of Teachers | 1,527 Teachers | 47,820 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
District Comparison
- Phoenix Union High School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 620 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 75% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AZ) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 42% |
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| Graduation Rate | 83% | 78% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.65 |
| # of American Indian Students | 621 Students | 62,127 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 2% | 6% |
| # of Asian Students | 456 Students | 32,009 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 22,153 Students | 502,895 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 82% | 45% |
| # of Black Students | 2,268 Students | 59,348 Students |
| % Black Students | 8% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 1,203 Students | 422,489 Students |
| % White Students | 4% | 38% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 36 Students | 4,017 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 411 Students | 34,453 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 12,675 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 80,903 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 81,467 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 82,195 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 85,836 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 88,944 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 89,621 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 88,369 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 87,282 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 86,947 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 7,392 | 86,190 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 7,048 | 84,165 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 6,468 | 78,432 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 6,240 | 83,999 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 329 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,768 is higher than the state average of $7,839. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,245 is higher than the state average of $7,481. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AZ) |
| Total Revenue | $304 MM | $3 MM |
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| Spending | $317 MM | $2 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,768 | $7,839 |
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| Spending / Student | $12,245 | $7,481 |
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Phoenix Union High School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Alhambra High School Math: 25% | Reading: 18%
Rank: Bottom 50%3839 West Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85019
(602)764-6022
Grades: 9-12 | 2687 students
- Betty Fairfax High School Math: 32% | Reading: 28%
Rank: Bottom 50%8225 S. 59th Avenue
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602)764-1100
Grades: 9-12 | 1717 students
- Bostrom Alternative Center Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank: Bottom 50%3535 N. 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602)764-1100
Grades: 9-12 | 213 students
- Camelback High School Math: 26% | Reading: 20%
Rank: Bottom 50%4612 N. 28th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602)764-1100
Grades: 9-12 | 2208 students
- Carl Hayden High School Math: 33% | Reading: 22%
Rank: Bottom 50%3333 W. Roosevelt
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602)764-1100
Grades: 9-12 | 2236 students
- Central High School Math: 30% | Reading: 24%
Rank: Bottom 50%4525 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602)764-1100
Grades: 9-12 | 2045 students
- Cesar Chavez High School Math: 36% | Reading: 24%
Rank: Bottom 50%3921 West Baseline Road
Laveen, AZ 85339
(602)764-1100
Grades: 9-12 | 2462 students
- Franklin Police And Fire High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank: Bottom 50%1645 West Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602)764-0200
Grades: 9-12 | 319 students
- Linda Abril Educational Academy Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank: Bottom 50%3000 N. 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602)764-0050
Grades: 11-12 | 316 students
- Maryvale High School Math: 28% | Reading: 19%
Rank: Bottom 50%3415 N. 59th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(602)764-1100
Grades: 9-12 | 2856 students
- Metro Technical High School Vocational School
Math: 43% | Reading: 32%
Rank: Bottom 50%1900 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602)764-1100
Grades: 9-12 | 1775 students
- North High School Math: 33% | Reading: 31%
Rank: Bottom 50%1101 East Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602)764-6500
Grades: 9-12 | 2675 students
- Phoenix Coding Academy4445 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602)764-1100
Grades: 9-12 | 179 students
- Phoenix Union Bioscience High School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank: Top 5%512 East Pierce Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602)764-5600
Grades: 9-12 | 345 students
- Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory3005 E. Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)764-1100
Grades: 9-12 | 68 students
- South Mountain High School Math: 19% | Reading: 17%
Rank: Bottom 50%5401 S 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602)764-1100
Grades: 9-12 | 1977 students
- Trevor Browne High School Math: 28% | Reading: 18%
Rank: Bottom 50%7402 W. Catalina
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(602)764-1100
Grades: 9-12 | 3070 students
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