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High Schools in Scottsdale Unified District

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At a glance

DistrictScottsdale Unified District81^st of 289 Arizona districtsFull district overview →

Schools

7,404

Students

Top rankedDesert Mountain High School52^nd of 271 Arizona high schools

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Biggest riser

Saguaro High School up 35 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Coronado High School 15.7 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

4★

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Summary:

The Scottsdale Unified District in Arizona is home to five high-performing high schools that consistently rank among the top schools in the state. These schools, which serve grades 9-12, are known for their strong academic programs, dedicated teachers, and commitment to student success.

Among the standout schools in the district, Desert Mountain High School and Chaparral High School shine, with both schools consistently ranked in the top 80 high schools in Arizona and earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools excel in core academic subjects, with Desert Mountain leading the district in 11th grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (77%) and Mathematics (66%), while Chaparral also maintains strong performance in these areas.

While all five high schools in the Scottsdale Unified District perform well, with consistent graduation rates and low dropout rates, Coronado High School stands out as the school with the highest spending per student but lower academic outcomes compared to its peers. This highlights the need for continued focus on resource allocation and ensuring that all students within the district have access to the same high-quality educational opportunities.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)	AASA Mathematics (2025)	AzSCI Science (2025)	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 (2023)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 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
Desert Mountain High School	Public	9-12	12575 E. Via Linda	Scottsdale	85259	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-7000	1,905	93	20.5	7.9%	1,327 (69.7%)	61 (3.2%)	185 (9.7%)	240 (12.6%)	21 (1.1%)	9 (0.5%)	62 (3.3%)	78.8	52^nd of 271 public high schools	80.8%		83.4	40^th of 270 public high schools	85.2%	12	77.0	66.0	27.0	$6,149	$11	$08	$30	$5,311	$819	$6,130
Arcadia High School	Public	9-12	4703 E Indian School Rd	Phoenix	85018	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-6300	1,679	78	21.5	30.0%	786 (46.8%)	88 (5.2%)	682 (40.6%)	41 (2.4%)	33 (2.0%)	4 (0.2%)	45 (2.7%)	60.5	90^th of 271 public high schools	66.8%		68	70^th of 270 public high schools	74.1%	20	57.0	49.0	20.0	$6,164	$32	$248	$312	$5,302	$582	$5,884
Chaparral High School	Public	9-12	6935 E Gold Dust Ave	Scottsdale	85253	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-6500	1,773	83	21.3	5.9%	1,339 (75.5%)	40 (2.3%)	208 (11.7%)	122 (6.9%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	55 (3.1%)	71.1	64^th of 271 public high schools	76.4%		76.3	55^th of 270 public high schools	79.6%	9	70.0	63.0	19.0	$5,935	$00	$14	$14	$5,098	$823	$5,922
Coronado High School	Public	9-12	7501 E Virginia Ave	Scottsdale	85257	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 484-6800	747	48	15.7	63.9%	103 (13.8%)	66 (8.8%)	478 (64.0%)	10 (1.3%)	70 (9.4%)	3 (0.4%)	17 (2.3%)	17.8	225^th of 271 public high schools	17.0%		17.4	226^th of 270 public high schools	16.3%	1	24.0	18.0	9.0	$11,764	$729	$214	$1,673	$9,255	$1,566	$10,821
Saguaro High School	Public	9-12	6250 N 82nd St	Scottsdale	85250	Maricopa County	Scottsdale Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-7100	1,300	70	18.5	24.9%	721 (55.5%)	72 (5.5%)	320 (24.6%)	60 (4.6%)	62 (4.8%)	5 (0.4%)	60 (4.6%)	74.8	57^th of 271 public high schools	79.0%		61.7	92^nd of 270 public high schools	65.9%	35	65.0	56.0	31.0	$6,274	$02	$25	$30	$5,317	$929	$6,247

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy	1.93 mi	1	32^nd
Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale	1.95 mi	1
Paradise Valley Unified District	3.21 mi	47	106^th
BASIS Charter Schools Inc.	3.31 mi	1	3^rd
East Valley Institute of Technology	3.59 mi	51

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.