2022 Most Diverse Public High Schools in Maricopa County

Valley Preparatory Academy

• Public School•
• TEMPE, AZ•
• 9-12

• grade unavailable

• grade A+

• 27 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

BASIS Goodyear

• Public School•
• GOODYEAR, AZ•
• 6-12
• •
  Rating 3.67 out of 5  9 reviews

Middle School Student: I really like Basis Goodyear, because it has very good curriculums, and for every lesson the teachers teach you the most important parts of the lesson. Letting us understand what we are learning right away. For each class there is a after school help called, student hours its for students who has questions on what they learned and for students who has low grades. The teachers know what they are teaching and make it fun to learn! This is my first year in Basis Goodyear and I really like it!...Read 9 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 262 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

Paragon Science Academy

• Public School•
• CHANDLER, AZ•
• K-12
• •
  Rating 4.06 out of 5  36 reviews

Parent: Paragon is fantastic! This is our first year there and my kiddos love it. The teachers and staff are welcoming and extremely supportive. Everyone is available for discussions regarding academics, behavior, anything. You never feel brushed off. The clubs are great too!...Read 36 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A+

• 581 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chandler High School

• Chandler Unified School District No. 80, AZ•
• 8-12
• •
  Rating 4.03 out of 5  773 reviews

Alum: Great school with caring teachers, invested faculty and diverse student body. The experience I gained at CHS (I am a recent alum) has been invaluable and there are teachers I will remember for the rest of my life. Furthermore, it has prepared me well for my studies as a computer systems engineer at ASU with the high level IB and AP courses available (specifically IB/AP Physics C, Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations, in my case). ...There are plenty of clubs and activities, with dedicated and inspiring teachers and coaches to match. Not to mention the fact that we have had several recent players drafted, and a great history winning our HS level competitions, even if you don't get involved there will be plenty of fun events to watch, including tons of arts. ...Chandler High has provided me with a high school experience most kids dream of, and I actually consider becoming a teacher now after having teachers impact my life so significantly. Bleed Blue, Go Wolves!...Read 773 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A+

• 3,400 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Integrity Education Centre

• Public School•
• TEMPE, AZ•
• K-12

• grade unavailable

• grade A+

• 30 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Desert Hills High School

• Public School•
• GILBERT, AZ•
• 9-12
• •
  Rating 3.74 out of 5  19 reviews

Senior: Desert Hills High School was a pretty fun experience for me. Even though I did not get along with most of those kids, the teachers made it an interesting time for me. I enjoyed the fact that I could move at my own speed. I had started at a normal high school, but the size of the classes and the curriculum wasn't what I was expecting from it. Desert Hills really helped me along the way so that I could maximize my potential, and eventually giving me a chance to enroll into advanced courses. The teachers really cared about our learning and tried to help out as much as they could. They had a lot of patience with us, and made sure we were ready for the next phase. The lunches there were from a bus on wheels that coincidentally went to my dad's work as well. They were good just a bit pricy. Overall a good life experience to have at that age...Read 19 Reviews

• grade C+

• grade A+

• 267 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Peoria High School

• Peoria Unified School District, AZ•
• 7-12
• •
  Rating 4.08 out of 5  379 reviews

Senior: As a senior at Peoria High School I have experienced everything there is to experience at Peoria. I have been able to build relationships with many teachers and staff around campus. I often stop by my previous teachers classrooms and have a chat with them to catch up with them. I also have played sports for the school all 4 years. I am a 3 year varsity golf player and a 3 year varsity baseball player. I have had the pleasure to meet many of my good friends through these sports. I am also involved in two clubs. I am the Senior class Vice President of Student Council, as VP I am very involved in planning events and making sure everything gets done on time for my fellow classmates to enjoy. I am also the President of National Honor Society, I love helping out any way I can in my community and get other members of NHS involved...Read 379 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• 1,495 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

AZ Compass Prep School

• Public School•
• CHANDLER, AZ•
• 7-12
• •
  Rating 3 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: Very good school academically with a great staff. The ownership is very involved and supportive of the student. The teachers seem to care and are responsive when contacted. They work hard to help the students succeed...Read 9 Reviews

• grade C minus

• grade A+

• 218 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westwood High School

• Mesa Unified School District, AZ•
• 9-12
• •
  Rating 3.85 out of 5  781 reviews

Junior: I love this school! It’s one of the top Mesa Public Schools in diversity with students from different ethnic backgrounds and religions. The teachers here are very supportive and strive to make school fun and engage the students in interacting with each other. They have amazing programs including the International Baccalaureate (IB), DECA, Model UN, and AVID, as well as many other programs. This year, they’ve managed to help their students stay on top of their grades by implementing Warrior Time (a service for kids in which those with failing grades stay in for half the lunch period to get extra help and work on raising their grades). ...Something they could work on is their school spirit and student assemblies.Read 781 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A+

• 3,367 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mountain Pointe High School

• Tempe Union High School District, AZ•
• 9-12
• •
  Rating 3.9 out of 5  565 reviews

Senior: Mountain Pointe is one of the most AMAZING high school ever, I've made so many memories, so many friends and it made me feel so different and more outgoing and out there. Mountain Pointe help me not only discover myself more but understand that high school is what you make of it and yes those people can hold your hand but I promise you once you get on campus you enjoy the love the energy and you no longer need that guiding hand 24/7!...Read 565 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade A+

• 2,314 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Great Hearts Academies - Lincoln Prep

• Public School•
• CHANDLER, AZ•
• 6-12
• •
  Rating 4.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Senior: I think that a school should have a strong curriculum that focuses not on how to retain information for the sake of a test, but how to gain and use it in real life. Its important to be confident about your thoughts and express them in a clear, logical manner, and Lincoln Prep helps students achieve this through its selection of books and its teaching philosophy. The teachers introduce a variety of authors to us, from Socrates to Mark Twain. Every day we engage in a discussion about topics such as virtue, the soul, the purpose of life, and through each conversation students develop their speaking and critical thinking skills. The teachers are extremely passionate about their classes and take the time to ensure that each student understands the material. They encourage all of us to express our thoughts and give us insight on how people may see things from a different angle. Its a school that provides students with multiple opportunities to strengthen and expand their minds...Read 6 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• 533 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

BASIS Mesa

• Public School•
• MESA, AZ•
• K-12
• •
  Rating 3.62 out of 5  50 reviews

Senior: Basis Mesa has taught me many things over the past 8 Years. The workload helped me develop tenacity and diligence. I absolutely love the teachers and atmosphere. They never fail to make sure that the students excel at their crafts. From hosting student hours to checking up on the students, the teachers are incredible to work with. Many of my friends I have grown along side with have impeccable characteristics and are very compassionate of others. The facilities at Basis can definitely use some work. I'm pretty sure its because the other Basis Schools are prioritized over our smaller school. I hope that are able to earn more money to aid in providing more extracurriculars. I would like a more diverse curriculum. It would be lovely if the art department had more funding because we have many talented students that love art, theatre, and music. The opportunities that Basis provides are out-matched and I am glad I went to this school...Read 50 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• 823 Students
• 28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Providence High School

• Public School•
• CHANDLER, AZ•
• 9-12

• grade unavailable

• grade A

• 51 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

Ironwood High School

• Peoria Unified School District, AZ•
• 7-12
• •
  Rating 3.86 out of 5  512 reviews

Alum: Having attended Ironwood High School I can, with confidence, say that it is one of the best schools in the Peoria District and potentially the Glendale/Peoria area. I attended another school in the same district, and the experience was not the same. I ran track while I was at Ironwood so I saw many other schools across the Phoenix area. I often spoke to other students at other schools and their high school experience always sounded bland compared to what Ironwood offered. The amount of academic, religious, and recreation clubs at Ironwood is immense and I tend to look back and wish I did more. Facilities are always in good condition and I only had one teacher I didn't like! Ironwood also gave plenty of flexibility for online classes of which I took two. There is a special area of the library designated to these classes. I have few suggestions for improvement but I will say that the district's lack of funding showed in an absence of some classroom resources like textbooks...Read 512 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• 1,956 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ombudsman - Charter Northeast

• Ombudsman Educational Services Ltd. a Subsidiary of Education No. 1, AZ•
• 9-12

• grade unavailable

• grade A

• 95 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

BASIS Ahwatukee

• Public School•
• PHOENIX, AZ•
• 4-12
• •
  Rating 3.91 out of 5  35 reviews

Alum: Great teachers, but majority end up leaving or becoming admin. It's a shame because there used to be a lot more teachers who were passionate for teaching. Sometimes they hire teachers whose qualifications are questionable. Compared to other BASIS schools, we had less funding from BASIS Ed (headquarters). I wish we had had more funding for our theatre department, which is what we're known for. Leadership Society is one of the best extracurriculars you can do at our school because it really teaches you to work in a team and take responsibility for things. We planned all the events from start to finish. Sports are not a strong suit here. Our school emphasizes community. The Boosters, which is the parent organization, plays a very big role in making our school better every day. They organize catered lunches from nearby restaurants as hot lunch. This school is a high stress environment but the AP tests are free. The ceilings leak every time it rains btw. The walls are WEAK so be careful...Read 35 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• 720 Students
• — Student-Teacher Ratio

Paradise Valley High School

• Paradise Valley Unified School District, AZ•
• 9-12
• •
  Rating 3.96 out of 5  355 reviews

Senior: Paradise Valley is all about showing Pride. It offers so many fun and easy but hardworking and intelligent classes for students. At PV, we are a whole. Each student, as well as staff, work together to create a safe and creative environment for everyone! Go Trojans!...Read 355 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• 1,947 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Raymond S. Kellis

• Peoria Unified School District, AZ•
• 7-12
• •
  Rating 3.91 out of 5  644 reviews

Alum: What I admire most about RSK is how loving and caring some of the educators and staff are. So many unnoticed programs are also a huge contribution as to what makes this school so amazing. Programs like cougar town (which is a diversity camp held in Prescott), Best Buddies, Unified dance and sports, Marching band, sports, and countless clubs. There are an array of exciting and odd defying clubs around campus involving student council, DECA, Gay-Straight alliance, dance, culinary, Gaming clubs, culture clubs, and so much more. There is a club for everyone. Although the administration isn't the best and all the teachers aren't as equally awesome, there are a few amazing teachers who you will never forget. Many of the teachers are invested in helping you succeed in and outside of high school! All I can ask is to consider RSK as your student's new high school! Take a tour, meet current teachers, and attend one of the school events. I promise you and your student won't regret choosing RSK!...Read 644 Reviews

• grade B

• grade A

• 1,852 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep

• Public School•
• GOODYEAR, AZ•
• 6-12
• •
  Rating 4.19 out of 5  21 reviews

Freshman: Trivium Preparatory Academy is amazing! The teachers are very kind and helpful and are there to help you grow. The culture and feel around the school are great. It is difficult, but it is worth it. While there are no AP classes available to take, all classes are very difficult and colleges will know that Trivium is different than most schools when you apply...Read 21 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• 872 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hamilton High School

• Chandler Unified School District No. 80, AZ•
• 8-12
• •
  Rating 3.95 out of 5  1,230 reviews

Senior: I transferred to Hamilton recently and overall I think it’s a pretty good school. They offer tons of AP and Honors classes that students can take to receive college credit! The teachers and students are pretty friendly. I think the school should try to provide a little more different elective choices, especially in the STEM field since a lot of students are planning to go in those fields. There are plenty of music/art programs that students would like to join if they are interested as well...Read 1,230 Reviews

• grade A+

• grade A

• 3,933 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dobson High School

• Mesa Unified School District, AZ•
• 9-12
• •
  Rating 3.62 out of 5  500 reviews

Senior: I've been at Dobson high from freshman year and Overall it has been a good experience. I like how diverse the school is, there are so many types of people that enjoy sharing their experiences with each other. They've allowed us to create clubs to bring us all closer and make connections. I would like it if Dobson hyped up the activities more. Even though we have a lot of clubs during assemblies they name each one and have group members come out but they do it in such a quick fashion we don't really get to see much. Spirit weeks are also lacking in some areas, they decorate the school only for the decorations to be taken down a few days later, barely enough time to enjoy it. While the people of the school are interesting and love to share the school itself hasn't presented many opportunities to enjoy events in school...Read 500 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• 2,369 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Highland Prep

• Public School•
• SURPRISE, AZ•
• 9-12
• •
  Rating 4.53 out of 5  64 reviews

Junior: I’m so happy I transferred and found Highland Prep, so much better than my old high school. Highland prep is the perfect amount of challenge and hands on learning. I wasn’t used to a smaller school but now I feel like I can get more individual help. I want to study Engineering so being at a STEM prep was really cool for me too. amazing teachers, helpful administration, the only thing that sucks is the drive there. Worth it though!...Read 64 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• 496 Students
• 28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Amerischools Academy - Camelback

• Public School•
• PHOENIX, AZ•
• K-12

• grade unavailable

• grade A

• 181 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Millennium High School

• Agua Fria Union High School District, AZ•
• 9-12
• •
  Rating 3.63 out of 5  694 reviews

Junior: As for the experience at Millennium High School, the school offered a multitude of electives and interesting core classes that brought unique topics to light. English and social studies are taught at varying levels, where there are regular, honors, IB, and AP classes offered that each teaches lessons relating to real-life occurrences and happenings. Math and science both offer useful information for either calculating finances or chemical compositions. Additionally, the electives offer insight into new discoveries and opportunities that broaden one's perspectives, such as art expressing creativity in the finest forms. Millennium welcomes students of all backgrounds and accommodates to everyone's needs; they are a high school rounded by the caring staff and student body...Read 694 Reviews

• grade A minus

• grade A

• 2,112 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Barry Goldwater High School

• Deer Valley Unified School District, AZ•
• 7-12
• •
  Rating 3.61 out of 5  325 reviews

Junior: The international baccalaureate program is great! All of the students in the program share classes together throughout all four years and it becomes like a family. There are also a lot of clubs and other opportunities to become involved on campus...Read 325 Reviews

• grade B

• grade A

• 1,686 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio