Best Public Schools in Goodyear, AZ

The city of Goodyear, Arizona is home to 26 schools, including 16 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 8 high schools, and 1 alternative school, spanning several school districts. The data reveals a diverse educational landscape, with some standout schools like Millennium High School, Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep, and BASIS Goodyear ranking among the top schools in the state, while others struggle to meet state averages.

The top-performing schools, such as Millennium High School and Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep, boast exceptional four-year graduation rates of 95.1% and 97.7%, respectively, far exceeding the district and state averages. These schools also demonstrate strong academic performance, with test scores that significantly surpass the district and state benchmarks. In contrast, some schools, like Eliseo C. Felix School and Incito Schools, struggle to meet the state's academic standards.

The data also reveals disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic factors across the schools. While some schools, like Millennium High School and Great Hearts Academies - Trivium Prep, have a more balanced racial composition, others, such as Eliseo C. Felix School, have a higher concentration of minority students. Similarly, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a proxy for socioeconomic status, ranges from 17.85% to 86.65%, with Eliseo C. Felix School and Desert Star having the highest rates.