For the 2025 school year, there are 3 magnet public high schools serving 3,715 students in Arizona.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in Arizona are South Verde Technology Magnet, Tucson Magnet High School and Palo Verde High Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arizona magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Arizona magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Arizona average of 77%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tucson Magnet High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in Arizona (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Verde Technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
462 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Tucson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Grades: 8-12
| 3,039 students
Rank: #33.
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Grades: 8-12
| 676 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in Arizona?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in Arizona include South Verde Technology Magnet, Tucson Magnet High School and Palo Verde High Magnet School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Arizona?
3 magnet public high schools are located in Arizona.
What is the racial composition of students in Arizona?
Arizona magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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