For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 31 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ.
The top ranked public high school in Central City is Kelly. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kelly
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1648 S 16th St
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Mesa, AZ 85204
(602) 712-0500
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa, AZ include Kelly.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa?
the neighborhood of Central City, Mesa public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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