Greenway High School

Summary:

Greenway High School is a public high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 1,348 students in grades 9-12. The school consistently outperforms its district and the state of Arizona in academic proficiency, with 48% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38% for the district and state. In mathematics, Greenway's 11th-grade proficiency rate was 37%, while the district and state were at 31% and 30%, respectively.

Greenway High School maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 86.5% to 90.8% in recent years, outperforming the state average. The school's dropout rate has also steadily declined, from 1.0% in 2015-2016 to 0.1% in 2019-2020. Greenway's diverse student population, with 42.14% White, 41.17% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups, provides a rich learning environment for students.

Compared to nearby schools, Greenway High School stands out in terms of academic performance and graduation rates. For example, Intelli-School Glendale, a public charter high school within 1.5 miles, has a much lower four-year graduation rate of 4.2% and a higher dropout rate of 23.6%. Another nearby school, Ombudsman - Charter West, has a four-year graduation rate of only 29.3% and a dropout rate of 30.4%, significantly lower than Greenway High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3930 W Greenway Rd
       Phoenix, AZ  85053-3706


(623) 915-8500

District: Glendale Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
105th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,445 Help


Feeder schools for Greenway High School:

Elementary:    Acacia Elementary School
    Ironwood Elementary School
    Sunburst School
Middle:    Desert Foothills Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  1,348

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.1%
Hispanic:
41.2%
African American:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.9% Help


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Compare Details Greenway High School ranks better than 59.5% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked high schools in the Glendale Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.31. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Greenway High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42.1%), Hispanic (41.2%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenway High School is 19.5, which is the 2nd best among 9 high schools in the Glendale Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenway High School is $11,445, which is the 3rd highest among 9 high schools in the Glendale Union High School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Greenway High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenway High School 105th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Greenway High School in the ranking list.)

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Glendale Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendale Union High School District 165th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greenway High School

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Rank History for all students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 88.17 50th 395 87.3%
2010 83.61 72nd 403 82.1%
2011 82.52 72nd 397 81.9%
2012 85.30 62nd 471 86.8%
2013 83.96 60th 491 87.8%
2014 79.81 76th 394 80.7%
2015 54.60 81st 261 69.0%
2016 79.05 51st 406 87.4%
2017 75.10 61st 416 85.3%
2018 78.78 52nd 420 87.6%
2019 68.47 55th 285 80.7%
2021 63.71 145th 509 71.5%
2022 54.03 155th 464 66.6%
2023 64.59 138th 469 70.6%
2024 56.31 105th 259 59.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.90 174th 374 53.5%
2022 23.13 208th 282 26.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.57 8th 155 94.8%
2021 39.12 197th 422 53.3%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.93 62nd 168 63.1%
2023 78.12 46th 347 86.7%
2024 59.32 57th 168 66.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.72 37th 60 38.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.23 56th 354 84.2%
2019 69.64 55th 247 77.7%
2021 64.16 137th 492 72.2%
2022 56.36 144th 456 68.4%
2023 59.57 134th 406 67.0%
2024 52.75 90th 193 53.4%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 38th 130 70.8%
2023 83.16 3rd 25 88.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.22 80th 370 78.4%
2019 65.81 61st 238 74.4%
2021 59.69 148th 492 69.9%
2022 46.69 172nd 455 62.2%
2023 62.68 139th 429 67.6%
2024 52.06 96th 207 53.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.81 17th 83 79.5%
2019 68.91 11th 44 75.0%
2021 55.79 101st 231 56.3%
2022 50.42 114th 238 52.1%
2023 71.57 34th 146 76.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.91 2nd 122 98.4%
2021 43.48 139th 306 54.6%
2022 46.82 127th 301 57.8%
2023 45.71 95th 201 52.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.05 53rd 311 83.0%
2019 75.54 23rd 183 87.4%
2021 60.57 124th 479 74.1%
2022 52.41 143rd 441 67.6%
2023 71.89 72nd 379 81.0%
2024 56.45 55th 164 66.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.62 28th 256 89.1%
2022 52.29 77th 255 69.8%
2023 57.00 45th 128 64.8%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.21 41st 94 56.4%
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Rank History for White students at Greenway High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.75 62nd 291 78.7%
2019 62.06 60th 217 72.4%
2021 59.17 160th 448 64.3%
2022 42.65 205th 409 49.9%
2023 45.72 196th 371 47.2%
2024 45.04 95th 174 45.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 9, 2009

Open Quote This school is amazing!!!!! im really going to miss all of my friends and all of the teachers.. i am only a freshman and im moving to another state but i know the school i will be attending to will not be as great as this one... i have "Demon Pride" For Life! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Greenway High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1826 19 29 97 18 n/a n/a -164 1825
1989 1760 26 42 106 17 n/a n/a -268 1683
1990 1623 19 42 105 13 n/a n/a -197 1605
1991 1518 28 46 97 13 n/a n/a -173 1529
1992 1335 40 45 100 10 n/a n/a 1 1531
1993 1353 50 58 132 15 n/a n/a 0 1608
1994 1299 35 55 142 17 n/a n/a 0 1548
1995 1358 58 64 177 17 n/a n/a 0 1674
1996 1358 58 64 177 17 n/a n/a 0 1674
1997 1419 46 56 175 20 n/a n/a 0 1716
1998 1422 51 68 184 16 n/a n/a 0 1741
1999 1404 49 65 190 15 n/a n/a 0 1723
2000 1372 51 51 187 20 n/a n/a 0 1681
2001 1342 43 52 170 21 n/a n/a 0 1628
2002 1291 41 43 226 25 n/a n/a 0 1626
2003 1291 41 43 226 25 n/a n/a 0 1626
2004 1282 53 51 266 24 n/a n/a 0 1676
2005 1271 64 52 311 27 n/a n/a 0 1725
2006 1206 70 60 352 34 n/a n/a 0 1722
2007 1139 69 60 379 34 n/a n/a 0 1681
2008 1025 76 47 397 34 n/a n/a 0 1579
2009 997 88 41 410 25 n/a n/a 0 1561
2010 978 118 47 410 22 n/a n/a 0 1575
2011 1008 101 54 389 24 1 1 0 1578
2012 994 94 54 406 20 1 3 0 1572
2013 956 87 53 405 25 3 10 0 1539
2014 947 68 55 397 29 3 11 0 1510
2015 880 70 52 432 23 4 13 0 1474
2016 842 68 52 415 34 1 17 0 1429
2017 844 64 53 443 30 3 21 0 1458
2018 787 60 55 443 25 4 19 0 1393
2019 805 70 56 496 29 6 21 0 1483
2020 793 89 60 541 29 8 43 0 1563
2021 709 124 65 567 34 9 25 0 1533
2022 657 104 54 586 32 10 42 0 1485
2023 568 98 51 555 25 3 48 0 1348

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Greenway High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1825 78.3 23.3 n/a
1989 1683 72.6 23.1 n/a
1990 1605 66.0 24.3 n/a
1991 1529 68.2 22.4 n/a
1992 1531 61.6 24.8 n/a
1993 1608 68.6 23.4 n/a
1994 1548 70.0 22.1 n/a
1995 1674 72.4 23.1 n/a
1996 1674 72.4 23.1 n/a
1997 1716 70.6 24.3 n/a
1998 1741 74.0 23.5 n/a
1999 1723 74.6 23.1 n/a
2000 1681 73.8 22.8 n/a
2001 1628 74.4 21.9 n/a
2002 1626 68.0 23.9 n/a
2003 1626 68.0 23.9 n/a
2004 1676 75.4 22.2 n/a
2005 1725 74.6 23.1 14
2006 1722 81.2 21.2 26.7
2007 1681 79.6 21.1 20.4
2008 1579 76.4 20.7 29.5
2009 1561 70.8 22.0 27.7
2010 1575 71.2 22.1 35.9
2011 1578 72.0 21.9 38.3
2012 1572 72.4 21.7 38.7
2013 1539 69.0 22.3 43.3
2014 1510 69.4 21.7 42.8
2015 1474 68.0 21.6 45
2016 1429 68.0 21.0 42.6
2017 1458 66.4 21.9 n/a
2018 1393 65.6 21.2 37.9
2019 1483 69.2 21.4 37.9
2020 1563 71.2 21.9 40.9
2021 1533 68.8 22.2 n/a
2022 1485 70.4 21.0 19.4
2023 1348 68.8 19.5 39.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Greenway High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1825 78.3 23.3 n/a
1989 1683 72.6 23.1 n/a
1990 1605 66.0 24.3 n/a
1991 1529 68.2 22.4 n/a
1992 1531 61.6 24.8 n/a
1993 1608 68.6 23.4 n/a
1994 1548 70.0 22.1 n/a
1995 1674 72.4 23.1 n/a
1996 1674 72.4 23.1 n/a
1997 1716 70.6 24.3 n/a
1998 1741 74.0 23.5 n/a
1999 1723 74.6 23.1 n/a
2000 1681 73.8 22.8 n/a
2001 1628 74.4 21.9 n/a
2002 1626 68.0 23.9 n/a
2003 1626 68.0 23.9 n/a
2004 1676 75.4 22.2 n/a
2005 1725 74.6 23.1 14
2006 1722 81.2 21.2 26.7
2007 1681 79.6 21.1 20.4
2008 1579 76.4 20.7 29.5
2009 1561 70.8 22.0 27.7
2010 1575 71.2 22.1 35.9
2011 1578 72.0 21.9 38.3
2012 1572 72.4 21.7 38.7
2013 1539 69.0 22.3 43.3
2014 1510 69.4 21.7 42.8
2015 1474 68.0 21.6 45
2016 1429 68.0 21.0 42.6
2017 1458 66.4 21.9 n/a
2018 1393 65.6 21.2 37.9
2019 1483 69.2 21.4 37.9
2020 1563 71.2 21.9 40.9
2021 1533 68.8 22.2 n/a
2022 1485 70.4 21.0 19.4
2023 1348 68.8 19.5 39.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Greenway High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $167 (19.6%) n/a $299 (35.1%) $599 (70.4%) $119 (14.0%) $718 (84.4%) $851
2020 $700 (6.9%) $212 (2.1%) $1,612 (15.9%) $7,862 (77.6%) $1,358 (13.4%) $9,220 (91.0%) $10,133
2021 $1,217 (12.7%) $248 (2.6%) $2,682 (28.0%) $6,881 (71.8%) $1,238 (12.9%) $8,118 (84.7%) $9,583
2022 $806 (7.0%) $100 (0.9%) $1,712 (15.0%) $8,976 (78.4%) $1,563 (13.7%) $10,539 (92.1%) $11,445

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenway High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 285 High schoolsRanks 138th of 469 High schools
 10.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14831348
 9.1%
African American7098
 40%
American Indian2925
 13.8%
Asian5651
 8.9%
Hispanic496555
 11.9%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White805568
 29.4%
Two or More Races2148
 128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.9%39.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Greenway High School

Greenway High School ranks 105th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,348 students attended Greenway High School.

Students at Greenway High School are 42% White, 41% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Greenway High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Acacia Elementary School
Elementary : Ironwood Elementary School
Elementary : Sunburst School
Middle : Desert Foothills Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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