Below Average
#1626 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Camelback 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.
4612 N 28TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Camelback High School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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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Where Camelback 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 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
$85,085
Median home value
$508,400
Median rent
$1,575/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Highland PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Arizona Autism Charter - Online High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Arizona Autism Charter School Upper School CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 5–12 | 1.7 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Holy Family AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 91 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #12 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
Camelback High School is listed in Phoenix Union High School District (4286); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Camelback High School
Camelback High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286), serving approximately 2,191 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,626 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Camelback High School
What grades does Camelback High School serve?
Camelback High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Camelback High School?
Camelback High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camelback High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camelback High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Camelback High School rank in AZ?
Camelback High School ranks #1,626 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Camelback High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Camelback High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Camelback High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Camelback High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Camelback High School a charter school?
No, Camelback High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Camelback High School a Title I school?
No, Camelback High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 120
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.1%
- Phone
- (602) 764-7000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85016)
- 36,857
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
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 85016; 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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