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Chandler High School

High School · Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Chandler, AZ

A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

350 N ARIZONA AVE, Chandler, AZ 85225

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2022)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation18%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$11,085
Chronic Absenteeism46.1%

Students at Chandler High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 Chandler 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 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,642/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chandler), 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

$86,036

Median home value

$386,800

Median rent

$1,662/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

61%

Poverty rate

13.6%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
18% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·297 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Card Academy ChandlerPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–111.2 mi20Compare →
Chandler Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.6K–121.5 mi353Compare →
Intelli-schoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.79–121.7 mi59Compare →
Great Hearts Academies - Chandler PrepCharter · enrollment unverified8.76–121.9 mi702Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#37 of 44
District spending per student
$11,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chandler High School is listed in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chandler High School

Chandler High School is a public high school in Chandler, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 3,487 students in grades 8th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,082 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chandler High School

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 #1,082 of 2,006 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
3,487
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
175
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.1%
Phone
(480) 812-7700
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 85225)
73,316
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
34.4

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 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 data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24AZ EDFACTSSY 2021–22NCES EdFactsMixed source periodsU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimatesCRDC via Urban InstituteSY 2021–22School websiteSynced Apr 2026WikipediaSynced Apr 2026MySchoolScout RankingsFull details →

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