For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 653 students in 85008, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85008, AZ are Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory and Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 85008 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85008, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 85008 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85008, AZ ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3005 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 764-9600
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 764-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4837 E Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-9855
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-9855
Gr: K-12 | 452 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Nueva Vista School / Arizona State Hospital
Special Education School
2500 E Van Buren St # G1181
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-1331
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 244-1331
Gr: K-12
85008, Arizona ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
425 North 36th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 389-4271
Gr: K-8 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 96%
5048 East Oak St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 629-6800
Gr: 7-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
2030 North 36th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 755-8222
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(480) 755-8222
Gr: K-12
3535 East Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 957-9557
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 957-9557
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Minority enrollment: 86%
3005 East Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 850-2600
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 850-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 85008, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85008, AZ include Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory and Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix.
How many public high schools are located in 85008?
3 public high schools are located in 85008.
What is the racial composition of students in 85008?
85008 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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