Serving 119 students in grades 9-12, Duncan 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Duncan High School's student population of 119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Duncan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duncan High School is 0.40, 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
#988 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
74%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duncan High School's ranking?
Duncan High School is ranked #988 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Duncan High School?
The graduation rate of Duncan High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Duncan High School?
119 students attend Duncan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Duncan High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duncan High School?
Duncan High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Duncan High School offer ?
Duncan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Duncan High School part of?
Duncan High School is part of Duncan Unified District (4228) School District.
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