Bisbee High School is a high school in Bisbee, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Bisbee Unified School District, which also operates an elementary school and a junior high school. The high school runs on a four-day school week.
Serving 324 students in grades 9-12, Bisbee 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bisbee High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Bisbee High School's student population of 324 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Bisbee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bisbee High School is 0.29, 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
#1142 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
83%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
15%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pumas
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bisbee High School's ranking?
Bisbee High School is ranked #1142 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Bisbee High School often compared to?
Bisbee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena High School, Douglas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bisbee High School?
The graduation rate of Bisbee High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Bisbee High School?
324 students attend Bisbee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Bisbee High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bisbee High School?
Bisbee High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bisbee High School offer ?
Bisbee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bisbee High School part of?
Bisbee High School is part of Bisbee Unified District (4169) School District.
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