Buckeye Union High School serves 1,718 students in grades 9-12.
Buckeye Union High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Buckeye Union High School's student population of 1,718 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buckeye Union High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Buckeye Union High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1337 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
64%
47%
Black
8%
6%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1337 out of 1,854 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckeye Union High School?
The graduation rate of Buckeye Union High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Buckeye Union High School?
1,718 students attend Buckeye Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Buckeye Union High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckeye Union High School?
Buckeye Union High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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
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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