Amphitheater High School serves 1,163 students in grades 9-12.
Amphitheater High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 68% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amphitheater High School's student population of 1,163 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amphitheater High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Amphitheater High School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1701 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
64%
47%
Black
11%
6%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
68%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amphitheater High School's ranking?
Amphitheater High School is ranked #1701 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Amphitheater High School?
The graduation rate of Amphitheater High School is 68%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Amphitheater High School?
1,163 students attend Amphitheater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Amphitheater High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amphitheater High School?
Amphitheater High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amphitheater High School offer ?
Amphitheater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Amphitheater High School part of?
Amphitheater High School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
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