Phoenix Union High School District

The Phoenix Union High School District consists of 19 high schools serving students in the Phoenix area. The district as a whole is ranked 249 out of 288 in Arizona and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Phoenix Union Bioscience High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Arizona, with exceptional academic performance and a very high four-year graduation rate of 97.8%. Another high-performing school is Phoenix Coding Academy, which ranks 68th out of 259 Arizona high schools and has strong academic results. Additionally, Franklin Police and Fire High School has shown steady improvement, moving up in the state rankings.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. While some schools excel, many others struggle to meet state averages, particularly in areas like graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores. The schools with the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. Despite these challenges, the presence of high-performing schools within the district demonstrates that with the right strategies and resources, significant improvements can be made across the Phoenix Union High School District.