Overview

Arizona high school students must earn 22 credits to graduate, including credits in economics and American history. Arizona high school students take state end-of-course exams in English language arts and math. For more information, visit the Arizona Department of Education.

Arizona is home to many schools in the 2016 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings. Arizona's highest-ranked school is BASIS Scottsdale, located in the BASIS Schools Inc. District and about a half-hour drive from Arizona's capital of Phoenix.

Top Ranked Arizona Schools

To be eligible for a state ranking, a school must be awarded a national gold or silver medal.

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  #1
  BASIS Scottsdale

  11440 North 136th St, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259
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  #2
  BASIS Tucson North

  5740 East River Rd, Tucson, Arizona 85750
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  #3
  BASIS Oro Valley

  11155 North Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, Arizona 85737
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  #4
  Arizona College Prep -- Erie Campus

  1150 West Erie, Chandler, Arizona 85224
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  #5
  University High School (Tucson)

  421 North Arcadia Blvd, Tucson, Arizona 85711
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  #6
  University High School (Tolleson)

  9419 West Van Buren St, Tolleson, Arizona 85353
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  #7
  Gilbert Classical Academy High School

  55 North Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, Arizona 85234
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  #8
  Northland Preparatory Academy

  3300 West Sparrow Ave, Flagstaff, Arizona 86004
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  #9
  Arizona School for the Arts

  1410 North 3rd St, Phoenix, Arizona 85004
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  #10
  Catalina Foothills High School

  4300 East Sunrise Dr, Tucson, Arizona 85718