Arcadia High School is a public high school in Phoenix. The school has 1,680 students enrolled. Most of them come from feeder schools in the Scottsdale Unified School District.
Serving 1,633 students in grades 9-12, Arcadia High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arcadia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arcadia High School's student population of 1,633 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,633 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Royal blue, Scarlet
School Rankings
Arcadia High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcadia High School is 0.61, 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
#380 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
39%
48%
Black
5%
6%
White
49%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcadia High School's ranking?
Arcadia High School is ranked #380 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Arcadia High School often compared to?
Arcadia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chaparral High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arcadia High School?
The graduation rate of Arcadia High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Arcadia High School?
1,633 students attend Arcadia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Arcadia High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arcadia High School?
Arcadia High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arcadia High School offer ?
Arcadia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arcadia High School part of?
Arcadia High School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District.
In what neighborhood is Arcadia High School located?
Arcadia High School is located in the Camelback East Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 26 other public schools located in Camelback East Village.
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