Serving 598 students in grades 9-12, Blue Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Ridge High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Lakeside, AZ, encompassing approximately 77 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Ridge High School's student population of 598 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge High School is 0.69, which is more 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
#1008 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
25%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
49%
White
44%
33%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.7%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Ridge High School's ranking?
Blue Ridge High School is ranked #1008 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Blue Ridge High School often compared to?
Blue Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Show Low High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 Blue Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Ridge High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Blue Ridge High School?
598 students attend Blue Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Blue Ridge High School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Ridge High School?
Blue Ridge High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge High School offer ?
Blue Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Ridge High School part of?
Blue Ridge High School is part of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397).
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