For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 7,783 students in Buckeye, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Buckeye, AZ are Southwest Campus, West-mec - Verrado High School and Verrado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckeye, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Buckeye have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Buckeye, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Verrado High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Buckeye, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Campus
Vocational School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 872-6260
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 872-6260
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
West-mec - Verrado High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20050 W Indian School Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #33.
Verrado High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20050 W Indian School Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,948 students
Rank: #44.
Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1495 S Verrado Way
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-1757
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 327-1757
Grades: 6-12
| 1,626 students
Rank: #55.
West-mec - Youngker High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-0100
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #66.
West-mec - Buckeye Union High School
Vocational School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
902 E Eason Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-4423
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-4423
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Youngker High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-1300
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,100 students
Rank: #88.
Skyview High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4290 S Miller Rd Ste 102
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-6799
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-6799
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #99.
Buckeye Union High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 E Eason Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-1100
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,824 students
Rank: #1010.
Buhsd Institute Of Online Learning
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
751 N 215th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-2002
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-2002
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Buckeye, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25555 W Durango St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
210 South Sixth St
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 925-3400
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Eagle Point School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
26701 South Hwy 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-8000
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 386-8000
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
19871 W Fremont Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-6600
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 474-6600
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Painted Desert Montessori Llc (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2400 S 247th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 900-5132
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 900-5132
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Success Academy Lewis (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26700 S Us Highway 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(602) 542-5620
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(602) 542-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buckeye, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Buckeye, AZ include Southwest Campus, West-mec - Verrado High School and Verrado High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buckeye?
10 public high schools are located in Buckeye.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckeye?
Buckeye public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Buckeye are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Buckeye include: Buckeye Union High School vs. Youngker High School, Youngker High School vs. Buckeye Union High School, Odyssey Institute For Advanced And International Studies vs. Verrado High School
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