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Best High Schools in Zip Code 85250

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At a glance

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1,300

Students

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Top rankedSaguaro High School57^th of 271 Arizona high schools

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Saguaro High School up 35 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 85250 zip code in Arizona is home to a single high school, Saguaro High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This standout institution is ranked 57th out of 271 Arizona high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the top 21% of schools statewide and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Saguaro High School consistently outperforms the Scottsdale Unified District and the state of Arizona in standardized test scores across all subject areas. In 2024-2025, 65% of Saguaro students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 63% for the district and 40% statewide. The school also boasts a relatively low dropout rate of 5.2% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is lower than the state average.

While Saguaro High School's 78.4% four-year graduation rate for 2023-2024 is respectable, it is slightly below the state average. However, the school's strong academic performance, positive reputation, and commitment to student success make it a desirable option for families in the 85250 zip code area seeking a high-quality education for their children.

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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
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
EVIT - Saguaro High School	Public	9-12	6250 N 82nd St	Scottsdale	85250	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 484-7100	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00

Cities Near Zip Code 85250

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Scottsdale	0.25 mi	62	12^th
Paradise Valley	1.51 mi	3	3^rd
Phoenix	4.06 mi	494	57^th
Tempe	5.22 mi	57	43^rd
Mesa	6.62 mi	164	47^th

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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.