Apache Junction High School

2525 S Ironwood Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Apache Junction High School serves 995 students in grades 9-12.
Apache Junction 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 10-14% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-84% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Apache Junction High School's student population of 995 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
995 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Apache Junction 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 Apache Junction 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1471 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
39%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
54%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.56
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Graduation Rate
80-84%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
9%
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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 Apache Junction High School's ranking?
Apache Junction High School is ranked #1471 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Apache Junction High School often compared to?
Apache Junction High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Imagine Prep Superstition by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apache Junction High School?
The graduation rate of Apache Junction High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Apache Junction High School?
995 students attend Apache Junction High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Apache Junction High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apache Junction High School?
Apache Junction High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Apache Junction High School offer ?
Apache Junction High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Apache Junction High School part of?
Apache Junction High School is part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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