Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School serves 345 students in grades 9-12.
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School's student population of 345 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2020) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 345 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is 0.46, 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 | #5 out of 2111 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 15% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 21% | 9% |
| 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 Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School Charter School
Math: 33% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 346 students10
0.2 miles
735 E. Fillmore St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100 0.2 5-8 346 - Phoenix Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 364 students10
0.2 miles
735 East Filmore Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100 0.2 K-4 364 - Phoenix Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 379 students10
0.2 miles
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 257-4843 0.2 9-12 379 - Phoenix Faith North Early Childhood Learning Center Grades: PK | 101 students
0.5 miles
910 E. Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 257-3790 0.5 PK 101 - Phoenix Arizona School For The Arts Charter School
Math: 64% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 5-12 | 840 students10
0.6 miles
1410 North 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444 0.6 5-12 840
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