Serving 747 students in grades 9-12, Coronado High School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coronado High School serves the southern part of Scottsdale, AZ, covering an area of approximately 8.2 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coronado High School's student population of 747 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
747 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coronado High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coronado High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1008 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
64%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
14%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Scarlet
School Mascot
Don
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coronado High School's ranking?
Coronado High School is ranked #1008 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Coronado High School often compared to?
Coronado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arcadia High School, Desert Mountain High School, Chaparral High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coronado High School?
The graduation rate of Coronado High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Coronado High School?
747 students attend Coronado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Coronado High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coronado High School?
Coronado High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coronado High School offer ?
Coronado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coronado High School part of?
Coronado High School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240).
In what neighborhood is Coronado High School located?
Coronado High School is located in the South Scottsdale neighborhood of Scottsdale, AZ. There are 13 other public schools located in South Scottsdale.
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