Camelback High School
Camelback High School serves 2,196 students in grades 9-12.
Camelback High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 2,196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Camelback High School's student population of 2,196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,196 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Camelback High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Camelback High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1748 out of 2120 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
4%
5%

Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
76%
46%

Black
10%
6%

White
7%
36%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
85%
78%

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Camelback High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 08, 2022 (Monday)
First Day of School Q1
August 08, 2022 (Monday)
Fall Break
October 10, 2022 (Monday)
Fall Break
October 11, 2022 (Tuesday)
Fall Break
October 12, 2022 (Wednesday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 5/17/2021
This school has amazing teachers and counselors! The food for high school students here is also very decent and considering its free right now. They have amazing sports and after-school programs for kids along with great guidance towards the world after high school. Honestly, an amazing school, they're is absolutely no reason for anyone to fail there.
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