For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,951 students in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Central Scottsdale are Basis Scottsdale, Desert Mountain High School and Evit - Desert Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Basis Scottsdale, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Scottsdale
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10400 N 128th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 451-7500
Grades: 4-12
| 981 students
Rank: #22.
Desert Mountain High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,940 students
Rank: #33.
Evit - Desert Mountain High School
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12575 E. Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(480) 484-7000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ include Basis Scottsdale, Desert Mountain High School and Evit - Desert Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale?
the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale, Scottsdale public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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