For the 2026 school year, there are 2 magnet public high schools serving 3,705 students in Arizona.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Arizona are 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tucson Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 2nd Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 225-5000
Gr: 8-12 | 2,938 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1302 S Avenida Vega
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 584-7400
Gr: 8-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public high schools in Arizona?
The top-ranked magnet public high schools in Arizona include Tucson Magnet High School and Palo Verde High Magnet School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in Arizona?
2 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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