For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,070 students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Central City are Arizona School For The Arts, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School and City View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arizona School For The Arts, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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, Phoenix, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arizona School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1410 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 257-1444
Gr: 5-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
735 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602) 496-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
City View High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
649 N 6th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 252-6721
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Police And Fire High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1645 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 764-0200
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 764-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
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 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Gateway Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
108 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5237
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 392-5237
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix, AZ include Arizona School For The Arts, Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School and City View High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix?
7 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix?
the neighborhood of Central City, Phoenix public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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