Apache Junction High School
Tel:
(480) 982-1110
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Apache Junction High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
School Overview
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students (17-18) | 1,110 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Apache Junction High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Apache Junction High School is 0.00, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #845 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 66% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.65 |
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| Graduation Rate | 88% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Apache Junction Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Apache Junction High School is Superstition Mountain On-line School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Imagine Superstition Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Apache Junction Superstition Mountain On-line School Grades: 7-12 | 13 students
0.1 miles
1575 W. Southern Ave.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 982-1110 0.1 7-12 13 - Apache Junction Cactus Canyon Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 626 students
0.5 miles
801 West Southern Avenue
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 982-1110 0.5 7-8 626 - Apache Junction Imagine Prep Superstition Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 365 students
0.6 miles
1843 W. 16th Ave.
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 355-0513 0.6 9-12 365 - Apache Junction Imagine Superstition Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 164 students
0.6 miles
1843 West 16th Avenue
Apache Junction, AZ 85220
(480) 355-0530 0.6 6-8 164 - Apache Junction Avalon Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 300 students
1.0 miles
1045 South San Marcos
Apache Junction, AZ 85120
(480) 671-4584 1.0 K-8 300
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