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#901 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 45% in state
Metro Tech High School
High School · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Phoenix, AZ
A Phoenix Union High School District (4286) high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1900 W THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85015
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Metro Tech High School score 25% 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 26 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 Metro Tech 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 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$52,585
Median home value
$312,600
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Abril Educational AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 10–12 | 0.1 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Christian Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Phoenix College Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Bostrom Alternative CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #5 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
Metro Tech High School is listed in Phoenix Union High School District (4286); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Metro Tech High School
Metro Tech High School is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286), serving approximately 1,817 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #901 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Metro Tech High School
What grades does Metro Tech High School serve?
Metro Tech High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Metro Tech High School?
Metro Tech High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,817 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro Tech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Metro Tech High School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Metro Tech High School rank in AZ?
Metro Tech High School ranks #901 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Metro Tech High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Metro Tech High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Metro Tech High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Metro Tech High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Metro Tech High School a charter school?
No, Metro Tech High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Metro Tech High School a Title I school?
No, Metro Tech High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,817
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (602) 764-8000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85015)
- 42,444
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 85015; 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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