For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,678 students in 85048, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in 85048, AZ are Desert Vista High School, Horizon Honors Secondary School and Keystone Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 85048 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in 85048, AZ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arizona public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 85048 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Horizon Honors Secondary School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 85048, AZ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desert Vista High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 706-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,802 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Honors Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16233 S 48th St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 659-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Keystone Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1025 E Liberty Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 460-7312
Grades: 1-9
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Evit - Desert Vista High School
Vocational School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16440 S 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 461-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 461-4000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 85048, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in 85048, AZ include Desert Vista High School, Horizon Honors Secondary School and Keystone Montessori Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 85048?
4 public high schools are located in 85048.
What is the racial composition of students in 85048?
85048 public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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