For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 9,143 students in Surprise, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Surprise, AZ are Northwest Campus, West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School and Highland Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Surprise, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Surprise have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Surprise, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shadow Ridge High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Surprise, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13201 W Grand Ave
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 877-6915
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 877-6915
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School
Vocational School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10909 N Perryville Rd
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Highland Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15600 W Hearn Rd
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 300-8385
Surprise, AZ 85379
(623) 300-8385
Gr: 9-12 | 501 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Paradise Honors High School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12775 N 175th Ave
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 455-7400
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 455-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 985 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
West-mec - Willow Canyon High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Willow Canyon High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Gr: 7-12 | 1,819 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
West-mec - Valley Vista High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Shadow Ridge High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10909 N Perryville Rd
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 2,339 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Arizona Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16011 N Dysart Rd
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 974-4959
Gr: K-12 | 997 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Dysart Ischool
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15802 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7872
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 876-7872
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1111.
Valley Vista High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15550 N Parkview Pl
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Surprise, AZ 85374
(623) 523-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 2,443 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Paradise Honors
Vocational School
12775 N 175th Ave
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 738-0012
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 738-0012
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Surprise, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23251 North 166th Dr
Surprise, AZ 85387
(623) 876-7000
Surprise, AZ 85387
(623) 876-7000
Gr: K-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Superior School (Charter) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
P.o. Box 1989
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 875-5975
Surprise, AZ 85378
(623) 875-5975
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Surprise, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Surprise, AZ include Northwest Campus, West-mec - Shadow Ridge High School and Highland Prep.
How many public high schools are located in Surprise?
12 public high schools are located in Surprise.
What is the racial composition of students in Surprise?
Surprise public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Surprise are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Surprise include: Willow Canyon High School vs. Shadow Ridge High School, Shadow Ridge High School vs. Willow Canyon High School, Dysart Ischool vs. Paradise Honors High School
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