Camelback High School

Camelback High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4612 N 28th St,  Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Union High School District
4.0
3.9
2,239 Students
C+
Niche Grade
On a sprawling campus in the heart of the Biltmore neighborhood, Camelback High is a public school serving more than 2,100 students in ninth through twelfth grades as part of the Phoenix Union School District. In addition to a core curriculum, the school offers Advanced Placement classes and performing arts as well as career and technical education courses for college credit in accounting, business, hospitality management, culinary arts, education, or engineering. In addition, Camelback High hosts one of the only Montessori college prep programs in the state of Arizona. As far as extracurriculars, students can dedicate themselves to service in JROTC, National Honor Society, and student government, or pursue their passions in Academic Decathlon, band, choir, dance, newspaper, yearbook, or e-sports, among many others. To rev up team spirit, Camelback High also has a robust athletics program outfitted with a football stadium, four ball fields, and more than a dozen courts on campus. Aspiring Camelback Spartans can compete in swimming, cross country, wrestling, golf, tennis, and track and field, or further build camaraderie in basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, softball and, of course, football. In and out of the classroom, Camelback High inspires students to be active and engaged every day.

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Chad Gestson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
14%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
120
Full Time Teachers
120
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
500
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
14.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
10%
State Average
44%
Science
9%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
731:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
75.3%
Black
10.8%
White
6.3%
Native American
3.6%
Two or more races
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Asian or 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 565 Students
Northern Arizona University 397 Students
University of Arizona 288 Students
Grand Canyon University 280 Students
Phoenix College 227 Students
GateWay Community College - Phoenix 171 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 136 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 113 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 82 Students
Arizona State University - Downtown Phoenix Campus 74 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 107 Students
Nursing 91 Students
Psychology 76 Students
Criminology 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Biology 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 29 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 27 Students
Education 25 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 282 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/12/2024
My Camelback experience was filled with many memories, I've made throughout my 4 years of high school. Camelback was a place that helped me explore many opportunities for my future. Camelback also help me develop many good relationship with the teachers throughout my 4 years of high school.
4.0 Junior
12/10/2024
Camelback High School is a great school. There is a large diversity of students who attend there and there are many clubs and classes for different cultures. There are multiple clubs and sports ranging from anime club to softball club. The food is okay and there are different options but the hot food options for lunch are quite repetitive. The breakfast is great though. It's a nice neighborhood and there is a lot of safety around the school. The teachers are amazing and make it very easy to connect with them.
4.0 Senior
1/24/2024
My time at Camelback High School was an odd and joyful experience. In the beginning, I had attended during COVID-19 for my freshman year, this made my high school experience troubling as it was hard to converse and commune with my peers. But with help from my counselors and teachers, they were able to make my time at Camelback a great one.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 8 Reviews
1.0 student
7/31/2025
This school is almost like a prison
5.0 student
7/30/2025
When it comes to Camelback I am definitely proud of my choice coming here where there are so many opportunities for different kids with whatever you have in mind and this welcoming environment and amazing vibes have definitely me helped open up to those opportunities!!
5.0 student
9/25/2024
I am a recent graduate class of 2024 this school is the best high school (in my opinion) because it not only enabled me to succeed in college but the school offers so many good programs. I did the cosmetology program and after graduated and got my cosmetology license. Now I work at a salon and I did...
5.0 student
5/11/2022
I absolutely love this school, the teachers and staff are caring and want what's best for you.

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Camelback High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Phoenix Union High School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 2,239 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 14% are proficient in reading. Camelback High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.21, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $845,202. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arcadia High School, Central High School, North High School, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Camelback High School.

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