Casteel High School is a junior high and high school in Queen Creek, Arizona, the fifth public high school operated by the Chandler Unified School District. It opened in July 2015 and is named for Camille Casteel, superintendent of the district.
Serving 2,971 students in grades 7-12, Dr. Camille Casteel High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,971 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Camille Casteel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dr. Camille Casteel High School's student population of 2,971 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 146 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,971 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
146 teachers
Year Founded
2015
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Camille Casteel High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Camille Casteel High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
20%
48%
Black
3%
6%
White
68%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Colts
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Camille Casteel High School's ranking?
Dr. Camille Casteel High School is ranked #379 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Dr. Camille Casteel High School often compared to?
Dr. Camille Casteel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Basha High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr. Camille Casteel High School?
The graduation rate of Dr. Camille Casteel High School is 96%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Dr. Camille Casteel High School?
2,971 students attend Dr. Camille Casteel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dr. Camille Casteel High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Camille Casteel High School?
Dr. Camille Casteel High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Camille Casteel High School offer ?
Dr. Camille Casteel High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Camille Casteel High School part of?
Dr. Camille Casteel High School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
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