Ironwood High School is a public secondary school located in Glendale, Arizona, United States, part of the Peoria Unified School District. The school opened in August 1986 with its first graduating class in 1989.
Serving 1,804 students in grades 7-12, Ironwood High School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,804 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ironwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ironwood High School's student population of 1,804 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,804 students
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1986
Colors
Grey, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ironwood High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ironwood High School is 0.67, which is more 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
#854 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
44%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
36%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ironwood High School's ranking?
Ironwood High School is ranked #854 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ironwood High School?
The graduation rate of Ironwood High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ironwood High School?
1,804 students attend Ironwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ironwood High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ironwood High School?
Ironwood High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ironwood High School offer ?
Ironwood High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ironwood High School part of?
Ironwood High School is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
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