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#331 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 17% in state

Dr. Camille Casteel High School

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

A Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

24901 S POWER RD, Queen Creek, AZ 85142

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2022)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-0.22 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation13.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$11,085
Chronic Absenteeism33.5%

Students at Dr. Camille Casteel High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 54% across the 8-year record (2015–2022).

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Dr. Camille Casteel 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated950/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Queen Creek), 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

$125,236

Median home value

$521,300

Median rent

$2,092/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85142; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
13.7% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
14 boys'·15 girls'·54 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
American Leadership Academy Queen Creek K-12Charter · enrollment unverified7.3K–121.9 mi2,405Compare →
Queen Creek Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.7K–122.3 mi239Compare →
Canyon State AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0private2–123.5 mi253Compare →
Benjamin Franklin High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.57–124.0 mi1,276Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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.

Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#24 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

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

About Dr. Camille Casteel High School

Dr. Camille Casteel High School is a public high school in Queen Creek, AZ, part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), serving approximately 2,971 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr. Camille Casteel High School

What grades does Dr. Camille Casteel High School serve?

Dr. Camille Casteel High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Dr. Camille Casteel High School?

Dr. Camille Casteel High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,971 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Camille Casteel High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Camille Casteel High School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr. Camille Casteel High School rank in AZ?

Dr. Camille Casteel High School ranks #331 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Dr. Camille Casteel High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr. Camille Casteel High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Dr. Camille Casteel High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Camille Casteel High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Is Dr. Camille Casteel High School a charter school?

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

Is Dr. Camille Casteel High School a Title I school?

No, Dr. Camille Casteel High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
2,971
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
146
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.5%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 85142)
87,201
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
36.1
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 85142; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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