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Public high school · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, Arizona

Chandler High School

Chandler High School rates 6.1, below most Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) high schools, whose rated median is 7.8.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.1this school

6.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) median is 7.8.

#1,147 of 2,019 schools in Arizona · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242): 6 high schools rated, median 7.8

The brief

A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) high school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,147 of 2,019 schools in Arizona and 36 of 44 in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242).

Chandler High School is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math36%777 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading39%777 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).2022 EdFacts; 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.2
25% of the rating
Academics
7.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2024

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 85225; 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 dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Chandler High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Phoenix school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$86,036
Median home value
$386,800
Median rent
$1,662/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
13.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
78
Very Walkable
Transit Score
40
Some Transit
Bike Score
61
Bikeable
City reported crime
1,346/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Chandler. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Chandler), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses · IB Programme
18% participation · state average 2.8 AP courses · 297 IB enrolled · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Great Hearts Academies - Archway Chandler2.0 mi · charter
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  2. Great Hearts Academies - Chandler Prep1.9 mi · charter
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  3. Chandler Online Academy1.5 mi
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  4. Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College2.3 mi · charter
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  5. Chandler High Schoolthis school
    6.1
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  7. Intelli-School1.7 mi · charter
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  8. Primavera - Online2.3 mi · charter
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  9. Az Compass Prep School2.0 mi · charter
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than Chandler High School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Chandler High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Chandler High School is a public high school and historical landmark located in Chandler, Arizona 2. Founded in 1914, it is the largest high school in the state, with an annual enrollment between 3,000 and 4,000 students 12. The school's mascot is the Wolves 1. Academically, Chandler High is an International Baccalaureate World School 1. It has received multiple recognitions, including being named a seven-time A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Education Foundation, the only Arizona high school to hold this distinction 1. Additionally, it has been ranked among the top high schools in Arizona and recognized nationally by U.S. News and World Report and The Washington Post as one of the Most Challenging Schools in America 1. The school offers various programs, including the Civics Leadership Academy in partnership with Drake University, Unified Track & Field, and fine arts programs such as MODAZZ 1. In the 2024-2025 school year, students participated in a participatory budgeting event to learn about the voting process 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.mychandlerschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Chandler High School serve?

Chandler High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Chandler High School?

Chandler High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,487 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Chandler High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chandler High School rank in AZ?

Chandler High School ranks #1,147 of 2,019 schools in AZ.

What is Chandler High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chandler High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Chandler High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chandler High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chandler High School a charter school?

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

Is Chandler High School a Title I school?

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

School facts

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
3,487
Student-teacher ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
175
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Phone
(480) 812-7700
4-year graduation
87.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#36 of 44
Schools in district
44
District spending per student
$11,085
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 85225)
73,316
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
34.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.