Agua Fria High School is a public high school in Avondale, Arizona, United States. Operated by the Agua Fria Union High School District, it is the first school built in the district and its only school until the establishment of Millennium High School in 1999.
Serving 1,599 students in grades 9-12, Agua Fria 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 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Agua Fria High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Agua Fria High School's student population of 1,599 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1956
Colors
Grey, Scarlet, Blood red
School Calendar
School Mascot
Owls
School Rankings
Agua Fria High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Agua Fria High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
73%
48%
Black
11%
6%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Owls
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agua Fria High School's ranking?
Agua Fria High School is ranked #1033 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Agua Fria High School often compared to?
Agua Fria High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millennium High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Agua Fria High School?
The graduation rate of Agua Fria High School is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Agua Fria High School?
1,599 students attend Agua Fria High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Agua Fria High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Agua Fria High School?
Agua Fria High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Agua Fria High School offer ?
Agua Fria High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Agua Fria High School part of?
Agua Fria High School is part of Agua Fria Union High School District (4289).
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