Copper Canyon High School serves 2,022 students in grades 9-12.
Copper Canyon 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 6% (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 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,022 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Copper Canyon High School's student population of 2,022 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,022 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Copper Canyon 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 Copper Canyon High School is 0.26, 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
#1734 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
86%
46%
Black
5%
6%
White
5%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Copper Canyon High School's ranking?
Copper Canyon High School is ranked #1734 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Copper Canyon High School?
The graduation rate of Copper Canyon High School is 91%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Copper Canyon High School?
2,022 students attend Copper Canyon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Copper Canyon High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Copper Canyon High School?
Copper Canyon High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Copper Canyon High School offer ?
Copper Canyon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Copper Canyon High School part of?
Copper Canyon High School is part of Tolleson Union High School District (4288).
School Reviews
5 1/31/2011
Copper canyon is a great school, has a great staff and principal. Good academic and sports
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