Serving 1,841 students in grades 9-12, Buckeye Union 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 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,841 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Buckeye Union High School serves the west part of Buckeye, AZ, encompassing an extensive attendance zone of approximately 945.8 square miles. Families in this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being around 45 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buckeye Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Buckeye Union High School's student population of 1,841 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,841 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1921
School Rankings
Buckeye Union 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 Buckeye Union High School is 0.50, 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
#1335 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
67%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
22%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
93%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckeye Union High School's ranking?
Buckeye Union High School is ranked #1335 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Buckeye Union High School often compared to?
Buckeye Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Youngker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckeye Union High School?
The graduation rate of Buckeye Union High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Buckeye Union High School?
1,841 students attend Buckeye Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Buckeye Union High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% 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 Buckeye Union High School?
Buckeye Union High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buckeye Union High School offer ?
Buckeye Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buckeye Union High School part of?
Buckeye Union High School is part of Buckeye Union High School District (4284).
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