Ironwood Ridge High School is a public high school located in Oro Valley, Arizona. Ironwood Ridge is one of three high schools in the Amphitheater Public School District and serves grades 9-12. The school mascot is the nighthawk, and the school colors are navy blue and silver.
Serving 1,539 students in grades 9-12, Ironwood Ridge High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ironwood Ridge High School serves the northern part of Tucson, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 67.7 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ironwood Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ironwood Ridge High School's student population of 1,539 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,539 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
Campus Size
40 acres
Average Class Size
23 students
School Rankings
Ironwood Ridge High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ironwood Ridge High School is 0.55, 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
#406 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
7%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Gold
School Mascot
Nighthawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ironwood Ridge High School's ranking?
Ironwood Ridge High School is ranked #406 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ironwood Ridge High School often compared to?
Ironwood Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon Del Oro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ironwood Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Ironwood Ridge High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Ironwood Ridge High School?
1,539 students attend Ironwood Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ironwood Ridge High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ironwood Ridge High School?
Ironwood Ridge High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ironwood Ridge High School offer ?
Ironwood Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ironwood Ridge High School part of?
Ironwood Ridge High School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406).
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Great school with caring people. Teachers are rigorous, but understanding. Smartboards and technology in many classes. The school has a clubs galore; students can definitely get involved as a Night Hawk!
1 10/10/2025
No, I would not have my child go to this school. The teachers are disorganized and can be unkind to students. Especially during covid, they apparently don't really care about the students. I would have my child go to Marana school district or Catalina school district. If I could go back, I would have brought a house on the other side of town, a waste of my tax money.
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