Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)

111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 66 students in grades 9-12, Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)'s student population of 66 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
66 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
(18-19)
<50%
45%
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(18-19)
<50%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
97%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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≤20%
76%
This chart display graduation rate of Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
29%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)?
The graduation rate of Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)?
66 students attend Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)?
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) offer ?
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) part of?
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School) is part of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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