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 bottom 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%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: 30-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)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
(21-22)1%
5%
Asian
(21-22)3%
3%
Hispanic
(21-22)53%
47%
Black
(21-22)16%
6%
White
(21-22)24%
35%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)3%
4%
Graduation Rate
<50%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
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 50%, which is lower 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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