Excellent
#302 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 15% in state
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory
High School · Phoenix Union High School District (4286) · Phoenix, AZ
A Phoenix Union High School District (4286) high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
3005 E FILLMORE ST, Phoenix, AZ 85008
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$61,369
Median home value
$323,600
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85008; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valiant College PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Robert L. Duffy High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | 7–12 | 0.7 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Science Academy - PhoenixCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Gateway Early College High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #3 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
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory is listed in Phoenix Union High School District (4286); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory is a public high school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Phoenix Union High School District (4286), serving approximately 201 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory
What grades does Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory serve?
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory?
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory rank in AZ?
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory ranks #302 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory a charter school?
No, Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Phoenix Union-wilson College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.8%
- Phone
- (602) 764-9600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85008)
- 60,499
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 85008; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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