For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,880 students in Flagstaff, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Flagstaff, AZ are Basis Flagstaff, Northland Preparatory Academy and Northern Arizona Distance Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flagstaff, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Flagstaff have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arizona public high schools.
Flagstaff, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northland Preparatory Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Flagstaff, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Flagstaff
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 N Gemini Dr
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 774-5502
Gr: K-12 | 695 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Northland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3300 W. Sparrow Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 214-8776
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 214-8776
Gr: 6-12 | 645 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Northern Arizona Distance Learning
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6021
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6021
Gr: 5-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Flagstaff High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Elm Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-8100
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 773-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,625 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Ponderosa High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2384 N. Steves Blvd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-5570
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Coconino High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 N Izabel St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8200
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,506 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Flagstaff Arts And Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3401 N Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-7223
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-7223
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Summit High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 N Cummings St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8198
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-8198
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
2384 N. Steves Blvd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-5570
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Flagstaff, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bright Angel High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
121 East Birch Avenue, Suite 2
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 638-2461
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 638-2461
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 71%
911 E Sawmill Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
2229 East Spruce Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 778-5764
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 778-5764
Gr: 9-12
911 E Sawmill Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 679-8072
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Leading Edge Academy Flagstaff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3400 E Lockett Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(480) 633-0414
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(480) 633-0414
Gr: K-8
Life House Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5400 E. Railhead Ave.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-6123
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 522-6123
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 65%
2300 East 6th Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4081
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773-4081
Gr: 6-8
The Peak School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2016 North First Street A & B
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-0771
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-0771
Gr: K-8 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Renaissance Magnet Middle School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
3223 N. 4th Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 527-6000
Southwest Electrical Training Center - 4th Street (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
3000 North Fourth St
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 645-2737
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 645-2737
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Flagstaff, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Flagstaff, AZ include Basis Flagstaff, Northland Preparatory Academy and Northern Arizona Distance Learning.
How many public high schools are located in Flagstaff?
9 public high schools are located in Flagstaff.
What is the racial composition of students in Flagstaff?
Flagstaff public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Flagstaff are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Flagstaff include: Coconino High School vs. Flagstaff High School, Flagstaff High School vs. Coconino High School, Northland Preparatory Academy vs. Basis Flagstaff
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