Best New River Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 138 students in New River, AZ.
The top-ranked public high school in New River, AZ is Cornerstone Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New River, AZ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in New River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
New River, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 22%, which is less than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cornerstone Charter School, with 20-24% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in New River, AZ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7107 N Black Canyon Hwy
New River, AZ 85087
(602) 595-2198
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in New River, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in New River, AZ include Cornerstone Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in New River?
1 public high schools are located in New River.
What is the racial composition of students in New River?
New River public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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