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#865 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 43% in state

Arcadia High School

High School · Scottsdale Unified District (4240) · Phoenix, AZ

A Scottsdale Unified District (4240) high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4703 E INDIAN SCHOOL RD, Phoenix, AZ 85018

  • Math 61% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation18.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.3:1
District spending per student$11,306
Chronic Absenteeism52.6%

Students at Arcadia High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 Arcadia 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 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 88Very Bikeable
  • 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

$87,637

Median home value

$805,800

Median rent

$1,411/mo

College educated

56.8%

Homeownership

54.7%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18.9% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·35 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
Ombudsman - Charter East IICharter · enrollment unverified4.99–121.2 mi82Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Archway VeritasCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–121.3 mi723Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas PrepCharter · enrollment unverified8.56–121.3 mi795Compare →
Ombudsman - Charter EastCharter · enrollment unverified4.89–121.3 mi110Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Scottsdale Unified District (4240)

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#28 of 30
District spending per student
$11,306NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arcadia High School is listed in Scottsdale Unified District (4240); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arcadia High School

Arcadia High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240), serving approximately 1,633 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #865 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arcadia High School

What grades does Arcadia High School serve?

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

How many students attend Arcadia High School?

Arcadia High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,633 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia High School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arcadia High School rank in AZ?

Arcadia High School ranks #865 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Arcadia High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arcadia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Arcadia High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arcadia High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Arcadia High School a charter school?

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

Is Arcadia High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,633
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.6%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 85018)
38,268
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
38.9
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 85018; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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