For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,470 students in Santa Cruz County, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ are Nusd Online, Patagonia Union High School and Pierson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Cruz County, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 41% statewide average). High schools in Santa Cruz County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
Santa Cruz County, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Arizona average of 76%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nogales High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Santa Cruz County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Nusd Online
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 N Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Patagonia Union High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Naugle Avenue
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Pierson High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 N. Arroyo Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0915
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #44.
Rio Rico High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
590 N. Camino Galindo
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,319 students
Rank: #55.
Nogales High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1905 N Apache Blvd
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2021
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 377-2021
Grades: 9-12
| 1,800 students
Rank: n/an/a
590 Camino Lito Galindo
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Santa Cruz County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aoc-santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1260 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 375-8193
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Jail-santa Cruz County Sheriffs Office Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1250 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Nogales Special Programs (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
310 W Plum St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800
Grades: Inquire with school
| 58 students
P.o. Box 254
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Patagonia, AZ 85624
(520) 394-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
131 Camino Maricopa
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 281-8282
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 281-8282
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3241 N. Grand Ave. 1
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2188
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-2188
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Santa Cruz County, AZ include Nusd Online, Patagonia Union High School and Pierson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
6 public high schools are located in Santa Cruz County, AZ.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Cruz County, AZ?
Santa Cruz County, AZ public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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