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#699 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 35% in state

Greenway High School

High School · Glendale Union High School District (4285) · Phoenix, AZ

A Glendale Union High School District (4285) high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3930 W GREENWAY RD, Phoenix, AZ 85053

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness7.4Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation15.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$10,875
Chronic Absenteeism42.5%

Students at Greenway High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 Greenway 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$66,870

Median home value

$329,500

Median rent

$1,385/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

61.4%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
15.5% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·34 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West-mec - Greenway High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi10Compare →
Ombudsman Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.79–121.1 mi370Compare →
Ombudsman - Charter WestCharter · enrollment unverified4.79–121.5 mi125Compare →
West-mec Gateway Community CollegeEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–121.5 mi2Compare →

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.

Glendale Union High School District (4285)

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#3 of 11
District spending per student
$10,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greenway High School is listed in Glendale Union High School District (4285); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greenway High School

Greenway High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Glendale Union High School District (4285), serving approximately 1,376 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greenway High School

What grades does Greenway High School serve?

Greenway High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Greenway High School?

Greenway High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,376 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Greenway High School is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greenway High School rank in AZ?

Greenway High School ranks #699 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Greenway High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greenway High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Greenway High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenway High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Greenway High School a charter school?

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

Is Greenway High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,376
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.5%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 85053)
29,719
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
36.8
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 85053; 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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