Clifton High School (Closed 2017)
- Clifton High School served 34 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 60%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%) for the 2009-10 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 34 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | <50% | 60% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | <50% | 74% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 2% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 12% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.65 |
 | ||
| Graduation Rate (13-14) | ≥50% | 77% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clifton Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Clifton High School is a four year public high school serving grades 9-12 for the city of Clifton in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, as part of the Clifton Public Schools.
- Curriculum: In addition to serving as a standard four year public high school, Clifton High offers at least 17 different Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses. These courses include AP English Language and Composition, AP Studio Art, AP Art History, AP United States History, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language, AP French Language, Accounting, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Statistics, AP Calculus, AP Physics, and AP Computer Science. The school has over 200 different courses available to their students.
- Extracurricular Activities: Clifton High School competes regionally in over 50 sport programs, including the marching band/alumni band.
- Clifton High School has over 60 clubs, including clubs such as Academic Decathlon, Conservation, JETS, Knights of Pythagoras, Muslim, Fencing, Youth Alive, Asian, Key, Ski, Anime, Mock Trial and Botany.
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Clifton High School is Morenci High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Laugharn Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Laugharn Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clifton Laugharn Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 35 students
0.0 miles
110 Hill Street
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928)865-2752 0.0 PK-8 35 - Clifton Jail-greenlee County Sheriffs Office Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school
0.2 miles
Milepost 162 Off Hwy 191
Clifton, AZ 85533
(928)865-4149 0.2 Inquire with school n/a - Morenci Morenci High School Grades: 9-12 | 382 students
1.4 miles
1 Stadium Drive
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928)865-2081 1.4 9-12 382 - Morenci Fairbanks Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 377 students
1.6 miles
1056 Fairbanks Road
Morenci, AZ 85540
(928)865-3501 1.6 5-8 377 - Thatcher Gift-morenci High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.6 miles
1 Staduim Ave
Thatcher, AZ 85552
(928)348-3393 1.6 9-12 n/a
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