Nogales High School

1905 N Apache Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,800 students in grades 9-12, Nogales High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • : 97% (Top 5% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nogales High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Nogales High School's student population of 1,800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,800 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

Nogales High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nogales High School is 0.02, 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)
#1433 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
32%
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19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
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American Indian
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5%
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
99%
47%
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Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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97%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 is Nogales High School's ranking?
Nogales High School is ranked #1433 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Nogales High School often compared to?
Nogales High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Rico High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nogales High School?
The graduation rate of Nogales High School is 97%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Nogales High School?
1,800 students attend Nogales High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nogales High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nogales High School?
Nogales High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nogales High School offer ?
Nogales High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nogales High School part of?
Nogales High School is part of Nogales Unified District (4457) School District.

School Reviews

5   4/18/2022
Had so much fun here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Oliver Jacobs V

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,800 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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