Apache Trail High School is a public charter high school in Apache Junction, Arizona. It is operated by The Leona Group, an operator of charter schools in Michigan, Ohio, Arizona, and Florida. Apache Trails leader Verma Chavez is the leader of the school for all the learning and schooling.
Serving 215 students in grades 9-12, Apache Trail 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apache Trail High School's student population of 215 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
2005
School Mascot
Wolfpack
School Rankings
Apache Trail 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 Apache Trail High School is 0.57, 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
#1571 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
38%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolfpack
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apache Trail High School's ranking?
Apache Trail High School is ranked #1571 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Apache Trail High School often compared to?
Apache Trail High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apache Junction High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apache Trail High School?
The graduation rate of Apache Trail High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Apache Trail High School?
215 students attend Apache Trail High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Apache Trail High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Apache Trail High School offer ?
Apache Trail High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Apache Trail High School part of?
Apache Trail High School is part of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. Apache (79883) School District.
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