Top Rankings
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 9,219 students in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,475 Schools
# Students
9,219 Students
1,138,545 Students
# Teachers
433 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289), which is ranked within the top 50% of all 626 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#198 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Graduation Rate
94%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
77 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
299 Students
34,064 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,553 Students
531,885 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
47%
# Black Students
901 Students
63,778 Students
% Black Students
10%
6%
# White Students
3,045 Students
404,676 Students
% White Students
33%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
36 Students
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
308 Students
44,308 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
-
80,016
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
79,729
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
82,835
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
82,808
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
82,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
83,727
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
84,540
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
88,450
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
92,000
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,424
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,376
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,269
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,150
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,275. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,709 is less than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,486
$11,275
Spending / Student
$10,709
$11,178
Best Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millennium High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14802 W Wigwam Blvd
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Goodyear, AZ 85395
(623) 932-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,965 students
Rank: #22.
Canyon View High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6024 N Perryville Rd
Waddell, AZ 85355
(623) 932-7600
Waddell, AZ 85355
(623) 932-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,899 students
Rank: #33.
Verrado High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20050 W Indian School Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(623) 932-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,715 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Edge High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15778 W Yuma Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 932-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,786 students
Rank: #55.
Agua Fria High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,608 students
Rank: #66.
Coldwater Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7106
Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 932-7106
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)?
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) manages 6 public schools serving 9,219 students.
What is the rank of Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)?
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) is ranked #194 out of 626 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)?
49% of Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% 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 Union High School District (4289)?
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,709 is less than the state median of $11,178. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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