Public schools in Arizona achieve an average graduation rate of 78% (2025).
The public schools with the highest graduation rate are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest graduation rate in Arizona is Metro Tech High School with ≥99% of students graduating.
Graduation Rate Range: 95%
99%
Avg. Graduation Rate: 96%
Top Graduation Rate Public Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Graduation Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Metro Tech High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥99%
Grades: 9-12
1900 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 764-8000
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 764-8000
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sunrise Mountain High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Graduation Rate: ≥99%
Grades: 7-12
21200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Peoria, AZ 85382
(623) 487-5125
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Arizona College Prep High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Graduation Rate: 98%
Grades: 7-12
4477 S Gilbert Rd
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 424-8700
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Liberty High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Graduation Rate: 98%
Grades: 7-12
9621 W Speckled Gecko Dr
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6525
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 773-6525
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Mountain Ridge High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Graduation Rate: 98%
Grades: 7-12
22800 N 67th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 376-3000
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Sandra Day O'connor High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Graduation Rate: 98%
Grades: 7-12
25250 N. 35th Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Glendale, AZ 85310
(623) 445-7100
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
Shadow Ridge High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Graduation Rate: 98%
Grades: 7-12
10909 N Perryville Rd
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-5100
Rank: #3 - 83. - 8.
University High School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Graduation Rate: 98%
Grades: 8-12
421 N Arcadia Ave
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 232-5900
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Cienega High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2800
Vail, AZ 85641
(520) 879-2800
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Higley High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 8-12
4068 E Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 279-7300
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Pinnacle High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 7-12
3535 E Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 449-4000
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Willow Canyon High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 7-12
17901 W Lundberg St
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Surprise, AZ 85388
(623) 523-8000
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Centennial High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 7-12
14388 N 79th Ave
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4400
Peoria, AZ 85381
(623) 412-4400
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Chaparral High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
6935 E Gold Dust Ave
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
(480) 484-6500
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 7-12
24901 S Power Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 424-8100
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Millennium High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
14802 W Wigwam Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Rank: #13 - 1713. - 17.
Peoria High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 7-12
11200 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Peoria, AZ 85345
(623) 486-6300
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Aaec - Paradise Valley
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
3775 E Union Hills Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1101
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-1101
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Aaec - Smcc Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
2002 E Baseline Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 323-9890
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 323-9890
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
3400 Dysart Rd, Bldgs A-d
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(623) 535-0754
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(623) 535-0754
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. - Prescott Valley
Charter School
(Math: 50-54%)
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
7500 E Civic Cir
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(928) 775-3200
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(928) 775-3200
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Arizona School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 5-12
1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Asu Preparatory Academy-polytechnic High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 8-12
7350 E. Innovation Way South
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5769
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 727-5769
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Basis Chandler
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 5-12
4825 S Arizona Ave
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Chandler, AZ 85248
(480) 907-6072
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Basis Peoria
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 5-12
9902 W Yearling Rd
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Peoria, AZ 85383
(623) 566-9100
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Basis Phoenix
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 5-12
11850 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(602) 595-9870
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 4-12
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Basis Tucson North
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 5-12
5740 E River Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 207-0076
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 7-12
18864 E Germann Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-1197
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
(480) 558-1197
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Benson High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
360 S Patagonia St
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6841
Benson, AZ 85602
(520) 720-6841
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Camp Verde High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1326 N Montezuma Castle Hwy
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8036
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8036
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Empire High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 879-3000
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Empower College Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 7-12
2411 W Colter St
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
Phoenix, AZ 85015
(602) 283-5720
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Franklin Police And Fire High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
1645 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 764-0200
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 764-0200
Rank: #18 - 6118. - 61.
Gateway Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29%)
Graduation Rate: ≥95%
Grades: 9-12
108 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5237
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5237
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona average public schools graduation rate?
The Arizona average public schools graduation rate is 78% for 2025.
What are the public schools with the highest graduation rate in Arizona?
The best top ranked public schools in Arizona include Metro Tech High School, Sunrise Mountain High School and Arizona College Prep High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest graduation rate in Arizona?
The public high school with the highest graduation rate in Arizona is Metro Tech High School, with a value of ≥99%. The public elementary school with the highest graduation rate is Arizona School For The Arts, with a value of ≥95%.
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