Best High Schools in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 10 high schools with 7,792 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Phoenix score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Phoenix don't meet expectations.

1. University High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tolleson Union High School District (4288) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students

2. Hope College And Career Readiness Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Maricopa County Regional School District (4234) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students

3. Betty Fairfax High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1973 Students

4. Tempe High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tempe Union High School District (4287) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students

5. Aaec - Smcc Campus

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (85816) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 486 Students

6. Franklin Police And Fire High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students

7. Cesar Chavez High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Phoenix Union High School District (4286) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2725 Students

8. Pinnacle Online High School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pinnacle Education-tempe Inc. (81001) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 217 Students

9. Pinnacle High School - Tempe

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pinnacle Education-tempe Inc. (81001) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 25 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 24 middle schools with 12,929 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Phoenix score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Phoenix meet expectations.

1. Mckemy Academy Of International Studies

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students

2. Kyrene Centennial Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 648 Students

3. Wilson Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilson Elementary District (4261) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 582 Students

4. C O Greenfield School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 481 Students

5. Percy L Julian School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 284 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has 14 elementary schools with 5,175 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Phoenix score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Phoenix meet expectations.

1. Vista Del Sur Accelerated

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Laveen Elementary District (4276) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 875 Students

2. Ward Traditional Academy

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tempe School District (4258) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 377 Students

3. Augustus H. Shaw Montessori

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Phoenix Elementary District (4256) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 453 Students

4. Estrella Foothills Global Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Laveen Elementary District (4276) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 682 Students

5. Legacy Traditional School ? Laveen Village

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Legacy Traditional School ? Laveen Village (91763) • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1084 Students

6. Kyrene De Las Lomas School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kyrene Elementary District (4267) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students

7. Rogers Ranch School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Laveen Elementary District (4276) • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1015 Students

8. Desert Meadows Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Laveen Elementary District (4276) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 848 Students

9. Irene Lopez School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students

10. Maurice C. Cash Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laveen Elementary District (4276) • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 839 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ has a total population of 23,251 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

26,824

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

23.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

4.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

19.54 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,055 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

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South Mountain, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
West Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Central Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Encanto, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Estrella, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bronze Boot, Phoenix, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Wood Park, Tempe, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Baseline-Hardy, Tempe, AZ

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations