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Best Arizona Magnet Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 18% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Arizona magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tucson Magnet High School, with 88% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Verde Technology Magnet
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
462 S Main St
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(928) 567-8076
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Tucson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Gr: 8-12 | 3,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Gr: 8-12 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%

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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