Top 5 Best 85042 Arizona Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,734 students in 85042, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85042, AZ are Hope College And Career Readiness Academy, Desert Marigold School and The Paideia Of South Phoenix. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85042 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). High schools in 85042, AZ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85042 have a Graduation Rate of 27%, which is less than the Arizona average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Desert Marigold School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 85042, AZ Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope College And Career Readiness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6401 S 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 875-5265
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Marigold School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6210 S 28th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-6909
Grades: K-12
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
The Paideia Of South Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7777 S 15th Ter
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3040
Grades: K-12
| 633 students
Rank: #44.
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Quest High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
217 E Olympic Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-8496
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #55.
South Pointe High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8325 S Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paideia Liberal Arts Academy
Charter School
1535 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 343-3043
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 85042 Arizona

85042, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6000 S 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85042
(602) 243-2605
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 85042, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85042, AZ include Hope College And Career Readiness Academy, Desert Marigold School and The Paideia Of South Phoenix.
How many public high schools are located in 85042, AZ?
6 public high schools are located in 85042, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in 85042, AZ?
85042, AZ public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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