Barry Goldwater High School

Barry Goldwater High School serves 1,597 students in grades 7-12 in Phoenix, Arizona, operating as a traditional public school with 86 full-time equivalent teachers and an 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. The school ranks #786 out of 2,029 Arizona schools, placing it in the 61st percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. Academically, Barry Goldwater shows balanced performance across core subjects, with 38% of students demonstrating proficiency in English Language Arts and Reading, while 39% achieve proficiency in Mathematics.

These results reflect a school with room for academic growth as it works to support student achievement across all grade levels. The school draws from a diverse community in the 85027 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $71,362 and median home values reach $283,000. About 30% of neighborhood residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate stands at a relatively low 10.6%.

With nearly 40,000 residents in the surrounding area, the school serves families in an established Phoenix community that offers a mix of educational backgrounds and economic stability within the large city setting.