Ironwood Ridge High School
- Ironwood Ridge High School serves 1,717 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Ironwood Ridge High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Ironwood Ridge High School's student population of 1,717 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,717 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 77 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ironwood Ridge High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ironwood Ridge High School is 0.51, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #643 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 65% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.65 |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Amphitheater Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ironwood Ridge High School is Pima County Jted Nw Campus (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Richard B Wilson Junior School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Pima County Jted Nw Campus Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 2 students
0.0 miles
3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520)352-5833 0.0 9-12 2 - Tucson Richard B Wilson Junior School Grades: PK-8 | 1,212 student
0.5 miles
2330 W Glover Rd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520)696-5000 0.5 PK-8 1,212 - Tucson Leman Academy Of Excellence-oro Valley Arizona Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 530 students
1.8 miles
1410 W Tangerine Road
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520)222-8253 1.8 K-8 530 - Tucson Copper Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
2.1 miles
11620 N Copper Spring Trail
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520)696-5000 2.1 PK-5 466 - Tucson Ironwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 624 students
2.4 miles
3300 W. Freer Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520)579-5150 2.4 PK-6 624
School Reviews
| 5 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! - Posted by Teacher - snnyb |
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