Camelback High School
Tel:
(602)764-1100
- Camelback High School serves 2,168 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Camelback High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Camelback High School's student population of 2,168 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,168 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 117 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Camelback High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Camelback High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1674 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 45% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 8% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Phoenix Union High School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Camelback High School is Sonoran Science Academy-peoria (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 493 students
0.0 miles
4535 N. 28th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602)955-2210 0.0 K-8 493 - Phoenix Compass Center Grades: 4-8
0.9 miles
3609 N. 27th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602)381-4660 0.9 4-8 n/a - Phoenix Madison Camelview Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 655 students
1.0 miles
2002 E. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602)664-7200 1.0 PK-4 655 - Peoria Sonoran Science Academy-peoria Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 333 students
1.2 miles
17667 N. 91st Avenue
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623)776-9344 1.2 K-12 333 - Phoenix Career Success School - Sage Campus Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 205 students
1.4 miles
3120 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602)285-5525 1.4 K-8 205
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