Phoenix Union Bioscience High School (Ranked Top 5% for 2025-26)

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Phoenix, AZ 85004

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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 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 is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving 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 Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 392 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
: Top 5%
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
: 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:

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.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
9	106
10	92
11	91
12	103

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Total Students

392 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
2023	370
2022	377
2021	378
2020	373
2019	373
2018	315
2017	315
2016	326
2015	307
2014	305
2013	303
2012	286
2011	272
2010	247
2009	187
2008	105
2007	63

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
2023	22
2022	22
2021	22
2020	22
2019	22
2018	22
2017	22
2016	21
2015	21
2014	21
2013	21
2012	17
2011	19
2010	18
2009	12
2008	8
2007	6

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Year Founded

2006

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Motto

Your High School Journey Begins With Phoenix Union

School Mascot

Dragons

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 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.

This School

State Level (AZ)

#81 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School
2023	#81
2022	#13
2021	#36
2019	#6
2018	#5
2017	#41
2016	#216
2015	#202
2014	#38
2013	#48
2012	#61

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60-64%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Arizona	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
2023	62%	34%	13%
2022	87%	35%	19%
2021	74%	32%	10%
2019	95%	45%	37%
2018	95%	45%	38%
2017	87%	42%	30%
2016	57%	39%	13%
2015	52%	38%	33%
2014	95%	63%	51%
2013	92%	63%	50%
2012	87%	63%	49%

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80-84%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Arizona	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
2022	82%	40%	20%
2021	80%	39%	15%
2019	92%	45%	33%
2018	92%	44%	38%
2017	77%	42%	23%
2016	67%	40%	20%
2015	72%	38%	47%
2014	95%	79%	79%
2013	95%	78%	76%
2012	95%	77%	71%
2011	95%	77%	66%

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60-64%

24%

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Arizona	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
2023	17:1	17:1	19:1
2022	17:1	17:1	19:1
2021	17:1	17:1	18:1
2020	17:1	18:1	18:1
2019	17:1	18:1	18:1
2018	14:1	19:1	18:1
2017	14:1	19:1	18:1
2016	16:1	20:1	18:1
2015	15:1	20:1	18:1
2014	15:1	19:1	20:1
2013	14:1	19:1	18:1
2012	17:1	18:1	19:1
2011	14:1	19:1	17:1
2010	14:1	18:1	17:1
2009	16:1	18:1	17:1
2008	14:1	18:1	18:1
2007	11:1	18:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2014)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Arizona	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
2014	1%	5%	3%
2013	3%	5%	4%
2012	3%	5%	4%
2011	6%	7%	4%
2010	7%	6%	4%
2009	6%	6%	4%
2008	2%	5%	3%
2007	3%	6%	4%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Arizona	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
2023	9%	3%	1%
2022	8%	3%	1%
2021	6%	3%	2%
2020	5%	3%	1%
2019	5%	3%	1%
2018	6%	3%	1%
2017	6%	3%	1%
2016	6%	3%	1%
2015	6%	3%	3%
2014	6%	3%	2%
2013	5%	3%	2%
2012	6%	3%	2%
2011	6%	3%	3%
2010	6%	3%	2%
2009	4%	3%	2%
2008	2%	3%	2%
2007	2%	3%	1%

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Hispanic

68%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Arizona	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
2023	69%	47%	81%
2022	71%	47%	81%
2021	74%	46%	81%
2020	74%	45%	81%
2019	74%	45%	81%
2018	74%	45%	82%
2017	74%	45%	82%
2016	73%	45%	82%
2015	72%	45%	73%
2014	72%	44%	80%
2013	68%	43%	79%
2012	63%	43%	79%
2011	57%	42%	78%
2010	55%	41%	78%
2009	57%	41%	78%
2008	57%	42%	78%
2007	65%	41%	77%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Arizona	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
2023	5%	6%	10%
2022	4%	6%	9%
2021	5%	6%	9%
2020	5%	5%	9%
2019	5%	5%	9%
2018	4%	5%	9%
2017	4%	5%	9%
2016	4%	5%	9%
2015	4%	5%	11%
2014	3%	5%	9%
2013	4%	5%	9%
2012	7%	5%	9%
2011	11%	5%	10%
2010	11%	6%	10%
2009	12%	6%	10%
2008	9%	6%	10%
2007	6%	5%	10%

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White

14%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Arizona	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
2023	13%	35%	4%
2022	13%	35%	4%
2021	12%	36%	4%
2020	14%	38%	4%
2019	14%	38%	4%
2018	15%	38%	5%
2017	15%	38%	5%
2016	15%	39%	5%
2015	15%	40%	7%
2014	15%	41%	5%
2013	17%	42%	5%
2012	19%	42%	6%
2011	20%	42%	5%
2010	21%	44%	6%
2009	21%	44%	6%
2008	30%	44%	7%
2007	24%	45%	8%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Arizona	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
2023	4%	4%	1%
2022	4%	4%	2%
2021	3%	4%	1%
2020	2%	3%	2%
2019	2%	3%	2%
2018	1%	3%	1%
2017	1%	3%	1%
2016	2%	3%	1%
2015	3%	2%	2%
2014	3%	2%	1%
2013	3%	2%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.51

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Arizona	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
2023	0.50	0.65	0.33
2022	0.47	0.65	0.33
2021	0.44	0.66	0.34
2020	0.43	0.65	0.34
2019	0.43	0.65	0.34
2018	0.43	0.65	0.32
2017	0.43	0.65	0.32
2016	0.44	0.65	0.32
2015	0.46	0.64	0.38
2014	0.46	0.64	0.35
2013	0.51	0.64	0.36
2012	0.56	0.64	0.37
2011	0.63	0.65	0.37
2010	0.64	0.64	0.38
2009	0.62	0.64	0.38
2008	0.58	0.63	0.38
2007	0.52	0.63	0.39

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≥95%

77%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Arizona	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
2023	95%	77%	73%
2022	95%	77%	72%
2021	95%	76%	76%
2020	95%	76%	81%
2019	95%	78%	80%
2018	90%	78%	82%
2017	95%	78%	83%
2016	90%	80%	84%
2015	90%	79%	79%
2014	90%	77%	76%
2013	90%	76%	74%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

43%

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Arizona	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
2023	50%	39%	72%
2022	50%	29%	71%
2021	50%	42%	83%
2020	50%	43%	75%
2019	50%	43%	75%
2018	53%	42%	82%
2017	53%	42%	82%
2016	51%	33%	79%
2015	50%	34%	77%
2014	47%	36%	75%
2013	34%	37%	50%
2012	51%	36%	74%
2010	49%	38%	71%
2009	43%	39%	59%
2008	2%	29%	4%

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Eligible for

17%

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Arizona	Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
2023	15%	7%	8%
2022	15%	2%	8%
2021	15%	9%	8%
2020	15%	7%	8%
2019	15%	7%	8%
2018	21%	9%	8%
2017	21%	9%	8%
2016	13%	11%	7%
2015	12%	5%	6%
2014	11%	14%	5%
2013	9%	10%	3%
2012	13%	11%	4%
2010	17%	8%	7%

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School District Name

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Dragons

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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%.

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.