For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,184 students in 85017, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 85017, AZ are Technical Campus, Career And College Prep and Pan-american Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85017 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85017, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85017 have a Graduation Rate of 32%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pan-american Charter School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85017, AZ Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Technical Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 285-5525
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 285-5525
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Career And College Prep
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6201 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 973-6018
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Pan-american Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 W. Indian School
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 266-3989
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 266-3989
Gr: K-12 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Robert L. Duffy High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3816 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 393-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Bostrom Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3535 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-1700
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Desiderata Program
Special Education School
2920 N 34th Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-0800
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-0800
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
85017, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
All Aboard Charter School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
5827 N 35th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 433-0500
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Arizona Collegiate High School (Closed)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3161 N 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(623) 498-8200
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(623) 498-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3160 North 33rd Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 296-5552
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 296-5552
Gr: 9-12
E-cademie A Charter High School - Woods (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3160 North 33 Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 278-5552
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 278-5552
Gr: 9-12
3535 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 271-3192
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 271-3192
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Homebound High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3535 N 27th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-1736
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 764-1736
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
5725 N 27th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(602) 336-2000
Gr: K-8 | 1,257 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Think Through Academy (Closed)
Charter School
3232 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(623) 233-4523
Phoenix, AZ 85017
(623) 233-4523
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 85017, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 85017, AZ include Technical Campus, Career And College Prep and Pan-american Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 85017?
6 public high schools are located in 85017.
What is the racial composition of students in 85017?
85017 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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