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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PHOENIX UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (4286)·NCES 040633000540

Camelback High School

4612 N 28TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85016 · (602) 764-7000 · Maricopa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL2,106 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,106
High
DISTRICT 1,290 · STATE 631
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
118 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.3:1 · STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
534
Grade 10
499
Grade 11
535
Grade 12
538
Student demographics
White
5%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
76%
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 48%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 6%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
2%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Native American
4%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

AASA 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
23.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +9.0pp since 2017
Math
14.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -2.0pp since 2017
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,106
-102 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
was 18.0:1
% White
5%
was 8%
% Hispanic
76%
was 76%
% Black
11%
was 9%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Camelback High School

As a large four-year high school in PHOENIX, Arizona, Camelback High School serves 2,106 students from grades 9 through 12, operated by Phoenix Union High School District (4286). Compared to the state average of about 631 students per school, that is 234% above typical.

Camelback High School is one of 20 schools operated by Phoenix Union High School District (4286), a district that enrolls 25,800 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Camelback High School lists that 76% of the student body identifies as Hispanic. Other groups include 11% Black, 5% White, 4% Native American, 2% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 31% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 118 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 17.9:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 20.2:1, putting Camelback High School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Maricopa County put median household income runs about $89,300, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Maricopa County runs 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), of which Camelback High School is one.

Villa Montessori - Phoenix Campus is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a high-density area.

Over the past 7-year window. Camelback High School's enrollment has decreased 5% since 2018, when it stood at 2,208 (now 2,106).

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Camelback High School typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Maricopa County at a glance

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Population
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students

Quick facts

School name
Camelback High School
District
Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
Address
4612 N 28TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Phone
(602) 764-7000
County
Maricopa County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,106
Teachers (FTE)
118
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
040633000540
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
Other schools in PHOENIX
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Frequently asked questions

About Camelback High School
What is the total enrollment at Camelback High School?
Camelback High School enrolls approximately 2,106 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Camelback High School serve?
Camelback High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camelback High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Camelback High School is approximately 17.9:1 (118 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Camelback High School?
At Camelback High School, the student body is approximately 5% White, 76% Hispanic, 11% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Camelback High School public or private?
Camelback High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Phoenix Union High School District (4286).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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