Serving 23 students in grades 7-12, Cape School-jail 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 79%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
79%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
70%
48%
Black
17%
6%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤10%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
3%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 79% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cape School-jail High School?
The graduation rate of Cape School-jail High School is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Cape School-jail High School?
23 students attend Cape School-jail High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cape School-jail High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cape School-jail High School?
Cape School-jail High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cape School-jail High School offer ?
Cape School-jail High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cape School-jail High School part of?
Cape School-jail High School is part of Pima County Accommodation School District (4401).
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