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Greenway High School

3930 W GREENWAY RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85053Glendale Union High School District (4285) →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,348
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
$13,607
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 5% vs nat'l
19.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 27% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,348 students in grades 09–12 in PHOENIX, Arizona.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,607 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Greenway High School is a very large high in PHOENIX, Arizona, serving grades 09–12 with 1,348 students. The district invests $13,607 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Greenway High School

1,348
Total Students
19.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
40%
Free Lunch
69
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution694 male · 654 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility40%
National avg 52% · 538 students
Student Composition
42%
41%
Asian4%
White42%
Hispanic / Latino41%
Black7%
Multiracial4%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 040345000279

Academic Outcomes at Greenway High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
92
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
70%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 60th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 85053

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,607Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,607
State avg
$16,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,987
Student Support$2,585
Administration$1,633
Operations$2,041
Other$1,361
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,607 spent per student, an estimated $6,028 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
36%
State government
49.0%
Local (property tax)
35.6%
Federal programs
15.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyMaricopa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGlendale Union High School District (4285) →
Phone: (623)915-8500
NCES ID: 040345000279
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in PHOENIX seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
3930 W GREENWAY RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85053
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.