For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 914 students in Safford, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Safford, AZ are Safford High School and Mt Graham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Safford, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Safford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public high schools.
Safford, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Safford High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Safford, AZ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7050
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Mt Graham High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W Discovery Park Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Safford, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aoc-graham County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
919 W Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-3954
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-3954
1976 Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 51%
1976 Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Gr: 7-8
Greenlee County Juvenile Detention (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
919 Thatcher
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 865-2822
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 865-2822
Jail-graham County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
523 S 10th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-2880
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-2880
Gr: Inquire with school
Xxxxxx
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8899
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8899
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Safford, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Safford, AZ include Safford High School and Mt Graham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Safford?
2 public high schools are located in Safford.
What is the racial composition of students in Safford?
Safford public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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