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Alhambra High School

High School · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Phoenix, AZ

A Phoenix Union High School District (4286) high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3839 W CAMELBACK RD, Phoenix, AZ 85019

  • Math 11% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 16% proficient (2022)
  • 70.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness5.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate70%
AP Participation5.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$13,194
Chronic Absenteeism73%

Students at Alhambra High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
41%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Alhambra High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,767

Median home value

$255,700

Median rent

$1,342/mo

College educated

11.2%

Homeownership

52.1%

Poverty rate

26.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
5.5% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bourgade Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6private9–120.8 mi345Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Maryvale PrepCharter · enrollment unverified4.4K–121.2 mi1,087Compare →
Glenview College Preparatory High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.19–121.3 mi537Compare →
Career and College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified3.67–121.4 mi92Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Phoenix Union High School District (4286)

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#10 of 18
District spending per student
$13,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alhambra High School is listed in Phoenix Union High School District (4286); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alhambra High School

Alhambra High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286), serving approximately 2,118 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,510 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alhambra High School

What grades does Alhambra High School serve?

Alhambra High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Alhambra High School?

Alhambra High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alhambra High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alhambra High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alhambra High School rank in AZ?

Alhambra High School ranks #1,510 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Alhambra High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alhambra High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alhambra High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alhambra High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Alhambra High School a charter school?

No, Alhambra High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alhambra High School a Title I school?

No, Alhambra High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,118
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
122
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
73.0%
4-Year Graduation
70.0%
Area population (ZIP 85019)
26,974
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
30.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85019; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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