For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 724 students in 85043, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85043, AZ are South Ridge High School, Southwest Leadership Academy and Hope High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85043 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85043, AZ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85043 have a Graduation Rate of 64%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Ridge High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85043, AZ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Ridge High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1122 S 67th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 247-0106
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 247-0106
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Leadership Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4301 W Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 265-2000
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 265-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Hope High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7620 W Lower Buckeye Rd Ste 10
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 772-8013
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(623) 772-8013
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mit Stem2 Online High School
Charter School
3900 S 55th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(480) 206-9357
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(480) 206-9357
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
85043, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4301 West Fillmore
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Phoenix, AZ 85043
(602) 455-6700
Grades: 4-8
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 85043, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85043, AZ include South Ridge High School, Southwest Leadership Academy and Hope High School.
How many public high schools are located in 85043?
4 public high schools are located in 85043.
What is the racial composition of students in 85043?
85043 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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