Serving 246 students in grades 9-12, Coldwater Academy ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coldwater Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Coldwater Academy's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coldwater Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coldwater Academy is 0.64, 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
#929 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
53%
47%
Black
16%
6%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coldwater Academy's ranking?
Coldwater Academy is ranked #929 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coldwater Academy?
The graduation rate of Coldwater Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Coldwater Academy?
246 students attend Coldwater Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Coldwater Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Coldwater Academy offer ?
Coldwater Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Coldwater Academy part of?
Coldwater Academy is part of Agua Fria Union High School District (4289).
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