Is Phoenix Union Bioscience High School a good school?

Yes! Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11 th of 259 Arizona high schools.

How many students attend Phoenix Union Bioscience High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended Phoenix Union Bioscience High School.

What is the racial makeup of Phoenix Union Bioscience High School?

Students at Phoenix Union Bioscience High School are 69% Hispanic, 13% White, 9% Asian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

Summary:

Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is a public high school in Phoenix, Arizona, serving 370 students in grades 9-12. Despite being part of the Phoenix Union High School District, which is ranked 249 out of 288 districts in the state, this school stands out as an exceptional educational institution.

Phoenix Union Bioscience High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 82% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district's 18% and 12%, and the state's 38% and 30%, respectively. The school also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.3% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.3% over the past five years, much lower than the district and state averages.

Phoenix Union Bioscience High School's outstanding performance has earned it a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking among the top 25 high schools in Arizona for the past several years, placing it in the top 5-10% of high schools in the state. When compared to nearby schools, such as North High School, Franklin Police and Fire High School, and Phoenix College Preparatory Academy, Phoenix Union Bioscience High School stands out as a true beacon of academic excellence and student success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

512 E Pierce St
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2056

(602) 764-5600

District: Phoenix Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,428

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 370

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.2%

White:

13.0%

Asian:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phoenix Union Bioscience High School ranks better than 95.8% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks first among 16 ranked high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.95. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Phoenix Union Bioscience High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.2%), White (13%), Asian (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is 16.8, which is the 5^th best among 16 high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Phoenix Union Bioscience High School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phoenix Union Bioscience High School is $10,428, which is the 7^th highest among 16 high schools in the Phoenix Union High School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phoenix Union Bioscience High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix Union Bioscience High School 11^th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Phoenix Union Bioscience High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Phoenix Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix Union High School District 249^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	90.27	32^nd	395	91.9%
2010	95.24	12^th	403	97.0%
2011	95.35	15^th	397	96.2%
2012	93.94	12^th	471	97.5%
2013	93.67	14^th	491	97.1%
2014	96.65	2^nd	394	99.5%
2015	79.08	35^th	261	86.6%
2016	96.24	10^th	406	97.5%
2017	96.76	15^th	416	96.4%
2018	96.53	14^th	420	96.7%
2019	94.19	15^th	285	94.7%
2021	99.28	17^th	509	96.7%
2022	93.72	25^th	464	94.6%
2023	95.80	25^th	469	94.7%
2024	96.95	11^th	259	95.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	86.76	42^nd	374	88.8%
2022	94.88	3^rd	282	98.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	98.83	4^th	253	98.4%
2022	99.01	5^th	168	97.0%
2023	99.72	4^th	347	98.8%
2024	99.94	3^rd	168	98.2%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	98.83	4^th	168	97.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	95.81	12^th	354	96.6%
2019	93.80	15^th	247	93.9%
2021	98.58	19^th	492	96.1%
2022	90.20	31^st	456	93.2%
2023	84.94	42^nd	406	89.7%
2024	94.32	11^th	193	94.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	95.83	15^th	370	95.9%
2019	95.44	12^th	238	95.0%
2021	98.97	21^st	492	95.7%
2022	94.11	25^th	455	94.5%
2023	98.83	13^th	429	97.0%
2024	97.79	7^th	207	96.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	68.02	74^th	231	68.0%
2022	79.23	43^rd	238	81.9%
2023	86.41	13^th	146	91.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	97.72	2^nd	201	99.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	98.68	6^th	311	98.1%
2019	97.98	3^rd	183	98.4%
2021	99.55	15^th	479	96.9%
2022	96.91	20^th	441	95.5%
2023	97.38	8^th	379	97.9%
2024	99.37	3^rd	164	98.2%

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Rank History for White students at Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	97.35	9^th	291	96.9%
2019	98.58	2^nd	217	99.1%
2021	94.22	27^th	448	94.0%
2022	80.72	48^th	409	88.3%
2023	98.04	6^th	371	98.4%
2024	98.24	2^nd	174	98.9%

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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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	15	4	1	41	2	n/a	n/a	63
2008	32	9	2	60	2	n/a	n/a	105
2009	40	22	8	106	11	n/a	n/a	187
2010	54	27	14	135	17	n/a	n/a	247
2011	57	29	16	155	15	0	0	272
2012	54	21	17	179	8	1	6	286
2013	50	11	16	207	8	1	10	303
2014	47	8	17	221	3	1	8	305
2015	45	13	18	219	0	1	11	307
2016	46	16	19	237	0	0	8	326
2017	45	14	21	230	0	0	5	315
2018	51	18	19	250	0	1	6	345
2019	53	18	17	276	1	1	7	373
2020	46	16	18	278	1	1	9	369
2021	45	19	24	278	1	1	10	378
2022	47	15	31	268	1	0	15	377
2023	48	18	34	256	0	0	14	370

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 Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	63	6.0	10.5	17.5
2008	105	7.6	13.8	1.9
2009	187	12.0	15.6	56.1
2010	247	18.0	13.7	65.6
2011	272	19.0	14.3	0
2012	286	17.0	16.8	64.3
2013	303	21.0	14.4	43.2
2014	305	21.0	14.5	57.7
2015	307	21.0	14.6	62.2
2016	326	21.0	15.5	65.3
2017	315	22.0	14.3	75.2
2018	345	22.0	15.6	64.6
2019	373	22.0	16.9	64.6
2020	369	22.0	16.7	64.8
2021	378	22.0	17.1	64.8
2022	377	22.0	17.1	64.7
2023	370	22.0	16.8	64.9

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 Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	63	6.0	10.5	17.5
2008	105	7.6	13.8	1.9
2009	187	12.0	15.6	56.1
2010	247	18.0	13.7	65.6
2011	272	19.0	14.3	0
2012	286	17.0	16.8	64.3
2013	303	21.0	14.4	43.2
2014	305	21.0	14.5	57.7
2015	307	21.0	14.6	62.2
2016	326	21.0	15.5	65.3
2017	315	22.0	14.3	75.2
2018	345	22.0	15.6	64.6
2019	373	22.0	16.9	64.6
2020	369	22.0	16.7	64.8
2021	378	22.0	17.1	64.8
2022	377	22.0	17.1	64.7
2023	370	22.0	16.8	64.9

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 Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$407 (3.2%)	$321 (2.5%)	$1,134 (8.9%)	$9,638 (75.8%)	$2,346 (18.5%)	$11,984 (94.3%)	$12,711
2020	$496 (3.8%)	$497 (3.8%)	$1,488 (11.5%)	$9,903 (76.3%)	$2,078 (16.0%)	$11,981 (92.3%)	$12,974
2021	$1,678 (12.2%)	$1,296 (9.5%)	$4,651 (33.9%)	$9,159 (66.8%)	$1,580 (11.5%)	$10,739 (78.3%)	$13,712
2022	$640 (6.1%)	$265 (2.5%)	$1,544 (14.8%)	$8,387 (80.4%)	$1,136 (10.9%)	$9,523 (91.3%)	$10,428

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 15^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 25^th of 469 High schools	0.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	373	370	0.8%
African American	18	18
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	17	34	100%
Hispanic	276	256	7.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	53	48	9.4%
Two or More Races	7	14	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.6%	64.9%	0.3%

Schools Near Phoenix Union Bioscience High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)					AASA Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School	Public	9-12	512 E Pierce St	Phoenix	85004	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-5600	370	22	16.8	64.9%	48 (13.0%)	18 (4.9%)	256 (69.2%)	34 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	97	11^th of 259 public high schools	95.8%		95.8	25^th of 469 public high schools	94.7%	14					82.0					75.0	$10,428	$640	$265	$1,545	$8,387	$1,136	$9,523
ASU Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School	Public, Charter	9-12	735 E Fillmore St	Phoenix	85006	Maricopa County	ASU Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 496-3100	357			43.7%	24 (6.7%)	28 (7.8%)	283 (79.3%)	6 (1.7%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	19.9	208^th of 259 public high schools	19.7%		51.2	189^th of 469 public high schools	59.7%	19					20.0					22.0		$00			$00
Arizona School For The Arts	Public, Charter	5-12	1410 N 3rd St	Phoenix	85004	Maricopa County	Arizona School For The Arts	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 257-1444	814				399 (49.0%)	47 (5.8%)	270 (33.2%)	28 (3.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.7%)	92.2	23^rd of 259 public high schools	91.1%		92.6	32^nd of 469 public high schools	93.2%	9	47.0	67.0	67.0	58.0	77.0	28.0	34.0	38.0	35.0	62.0	$9,653	$322	$212	$856	$7,261	$1,858	$9,118
Genesis Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	525 E McDowell Rd	Phoenix	85004	Maricopa County	Genesis Program Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 254-8090	53				2 (3.8%)	2 (3.8%)	45 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)												$00			$00
Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High School	Public, Charter	9-12	728 E McDowell Rd	Phoenix	85006	Maricopa County	Kaizen Education Foundation dba Summit High School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 258-8959	191			70.7%	7 (3.7%)	22 (11.5%)	150 (78.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)								(n/a)											$11,498	$2,048	$1,428	$5,524	$4,360	$3,662	$8,022
City View High School	Public, Charter	9-12	649 N 6th Ave	Phoenix	85003	Maricopa County	Arizona Center for Youth Resources	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 252-6721	91				3 (3.3%)	14 (15.4%)	70 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$00			$00
Pathways in Education	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	2226 N 7th St	Phoenix	85006	Maricopa County	Pathways In Education-Arizona Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(602) 626-7057	153				14 (9.2%)	10 (6.5%)	114 (74.5%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)								(n/a)												$00			$00
Metropolitan Arts Institute	Public, Charter	7-12	1700 N. 7th Ave.	Phoenix	85007	Maricopa County	Metropolitan Arts Institute Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(602) 258-9500	250				99 (39.6%)	19 (7.6%)	109 (43.6%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.0%)								(n/a)			46.0		59.0							$00			$00
North High School	Public	9-12	1101 E Thomas Rd	Phoenix	85014	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-6500	2,135	112	19.0	87.0%	90 (4.2%)	169 (7.9%)	1,757 (82.3%)	22 (1.0%)	56 (2.6%)	5 (0.2%)	36 (1.7%)	12	235^th of 259 public high schools	9.3%		24.7	341^st of 469 public high schools	27.3%	106					18.0					11.0	$9,617	$830	$167	$1,827	$7,923	$696	$8,619
Franklin Police and Fire High School	Public	9-12	1645 W McDowell Rd	Phoenix	85007	Maricopa County	Phoenix Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(602) 764-0200	321	19	17.2	88.8%	10 (3.1%)	3 (0.9%)	301 (93.8%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	35.8	160^th of 259 public high schools	38.2%		50.6	190^th of 469 public high schools	59.5%	30					37.0					26.0	$13,219	$757	$344	$1,857	$10,961	$1,157	$12,119

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