With Camelback Mountain rising into the desert sky only a couple of miles north of campus, Arcadia High School sits within the East Phoenix neighborhood of Arizona. The sprawling campus is complemented by several ball fields, eight tennis courts, an athletic track, and a football stadium.
Home to the Titans, Arcadia welcomes more than 1,600 students in grades nine through 12 as part of the Scottsdale Unified School District. Here, students can excel in an award-winning robotics program, Advanced Placement classes, honors, and dual enrollment classes, while learning from the exceptional faculty.
Through a program with the East Valley Institute of Technology, students can also participate in classes dedicated to vocational and technical training in more than 30 fields, from automotive and construction to fashion and graphic design. Opportunities for student development don’t stop there. There are more than 50 school clubs, including drama club, debate, and yearbook.
On the athletics front, students can compete in an impressive range of sports, including but not limited to golf, football, swim, cheer, cross country, and soccer.
Arcadia High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
4703 E Indian School Rd,
Phoenix, AZ
Scottsdale Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Nathan Slater
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
A-
B-
C+
B
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
63.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
22%
State Average
44%
Science
27%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
290:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
White
52.5%
Hispanic
36.3%
Black
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native American
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University
507 Students
University of Arizona
314 Students
Northern Arizona University
310 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
136 Students
Grand Canyon University
134 Students
University of San Diego
132 Students
Scottsdale Community College
99 Students
Chapman University
81 Students
San Diego State University
79 Students
University of Washington
75 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
173 Students
Psychology
91 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
71 Students
Marketing
60 Students
Biology
58 Students
Nursing
46 Students
Engineering
38 Students
Finance
36 Students
Architecture
34 Students
Political Science and Government
32 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/23/2025
Had a lot of problems with teachers who didn't want to teach. It was very clear that most teachers were only there for the paycheck, not the kids. The athletics were not cared about, and the coaches did not care about the children.
11/30/2024
I feel like I've had a good experience with this school when it comes to teachers and activities. There are a lot of opportunities for clubs and extracurriculars.
10/29/2024
Arcadia is an amazing high school! Its next to Tavan elementary and Ingleside middle school. The teachers and staff are amazing and the school events are great to go to! I would recommend going!
GreatSchools Reviews
5/17/2025
the mirrors in the girls bathroom are two sided... (meaning you can't see them but they can see you..)
3/17/2025
Arcadia is such a warm, caring COMMUNITY for my kids who are students there. The school is intentionally built in a big circle so that all students can see one another and be a part of the community together in between each class and at the one lunch that they have for all students. It really embrac...
2/26/2025
We love our Arcadia High School experience. Teachers and administrators are talented, committed, and motivated to ensure students reach their full potential! Go Titans !
11/20/2024
Arcadia High School is an amazing community and neighborhood school. Our family was choosing between an all girls college prep school and Arcadia and we're so glad we landed at Arcadia. From the front desk, Bal, Laura and Melissa, are amazing and welcome you from the beginning. The principal, Dr. Ja...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Average Household Income
$103,982
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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- Private
- 9th to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Steele Indian School Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Lake
Los Olivos Park
- Disc Golf
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Solano Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Granada Park
- Grills
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Papago Park
Perry Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Pierce Park
Old Cross Cut Canal Park
G R Herberger Park
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Arcadia High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Scottsdale Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 1,625 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Arcadia High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $845,164. Discover additional schools in the area, like Camelback High School, Phoenix Country Day School, Ombudsman - Charter East, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arcadia High School.