Camelback High School
Camelback High School serves 2,208 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 equal to the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Camelback High School ranks 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%)
School Overview
Camelback High School's student population of 2,208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,208 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 123 teachers |
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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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1748 out of 2120 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 45% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 8% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | 85% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Phoenix Union High School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus Charter School
Math: 60% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-8 | 488 students10
0.0 miles
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Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 955-2210 0 K-8 488 - Phoenix Biltmore Preparatory Academy Math: 43% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 589 students10
0.7 miles
4601 N. 34th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 381-6000 0.7 K-8 589 - 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 Math: 51% | Reading: 38%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 575 students10
1.0 miles
2002 E. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7200 1 PK-4 575 - Phoenix Larry C Kennedy School Math: 19% | Reading: 19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 563 students10
1.1 miles
2702 E. Osborn
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 381-6000 1.1 K-8 563
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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Camelback Highschool |
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