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Best High Schools in Zip Code 85086


At a glance
3
Schools
2,222
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedBoulder Creek High School39th of 271 Arizona high schools
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Biggest riser
Boulder Creek High School up 24 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The 85086 zip code in Arizona is home to a single high school, Boulder Creek High School, which serves grades 9-12. This standout institution consistently ranks among the top 65 high schools in the state, earning a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming both the district and state averages on key academic metrics.

Boulder Creek High School boasts a 78.4% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 5.2% dropout rate, suggesting the school is effectively preparing students for success. The school's students significantly outperform their peers in the Deer Valley Unified District and across Arizona in science, English language arts, and mathematics proficiency, both in 11th and 8th grades. With a student-teacher ratio of 23.3 and spending of $5,007 per student, the school appears to be allocating resources efficiently to support student learning.

Overall, Boulder Creek High School stands out as a model of academic excellence in the 85086 zip code, delivering exceptional educational outcomes for its students. While there may be room for improvement in student retention and graduation rates, the school's consistent high rankings, strong test scores, and efficient resource allocation make it a shining example for other high schools in the region.

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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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