Serving 740 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coronado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Coronado High School's student population of 740 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coronado High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coronado High School is 0.54, 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
#980 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
65%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coronado High School's ranking?
Coronado High School is ranked #980 out of 1,956 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 Desert Mountain High School, Arcadia High School, Chaparral High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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%.
How many students attend Coronado High School?
740 students attend Coronado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Coronado High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coronado High School?
Coronado High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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
What school district is Coronado High School part of?
Coronado High School is part of Scottsdale Unified District (4240) School District.
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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