Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is a small magnet school within the Phoenix Union High School District and the campus is in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, US. The school specializes in preemptive science education with a concentration in engineering or biomedical studies.
Serving 390 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Union Bioscience High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Phoenix Union Bioscience High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 174.2 square miles in Phoenix, AZ, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes and an average distance of 7.3 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 10.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Motto
Your High School Journey Begins With Phoenix Union
School Rankings
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix Union Bioscience 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
#81 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Union Bioscience High School's ranking?
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is ranked #81 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Phoenix Union Bioscience High School often compared to?
Phoenix Union Bioscience High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Phoenix Union Bioscience High School?
The graduation rate of Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Phoenix Union Bioscience High School?
390 students attend Phoenix Union Bioscience High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Phoenix Union Bioscience High School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phoenix Union Bioscience High School?
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phoenix Union Bioscience High School offer ?
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phoenix Union Bioscience High School part of?
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286).
In what neighborhood is Phoenix Union Bioscience High School located?
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is located in the Evans Churchill neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.
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