For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,006 students in Waddell, AZ.
The top ranked public high school in Waddell, AZ is Canyon View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waddell, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Waddell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public high schools.
Waddell, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canyon View High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Waddell, AZ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canyon View High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6024 N Perryville Rd
Waddell, AZ 85355
(623) 932-7600
Waddell, AZ 85355
(623) 932-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,004 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Evit - American Leadership Academy West Foothills
Vocational School
17608 W Olive Ave
Waddell, AZ 85355
(623) 288-6250
Waddell, AZ 85355
(623) 288-6250
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
West-mec Canyon View High School
Vocational School
6024 N Perryville Rd
Waddell, AZ 85355
(623) 932-7600
Waddell, AZ 85355
(623) 932-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waddell, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Waddell, AZ include Canyon View High School.
How many public high schools are located in Waddell?
3 public high schools are located in Waddell.
What is the racial composition of students in Waddell?
Waddell public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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