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 392 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix Union Bioscience High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- 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 392 students has grown by 5% 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
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Rankings
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is 0.51, 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
#13 out of 1956 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
68%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
14%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Double Helix Dragons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phoenix Union Bioscience High School's ranking?
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is ranked #13 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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%.
How many students attend Phoenix Union Bioscience High School?
392 students attend Phoenix Union Bioscience High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Phoenix Union Bioscience High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% 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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