Ironwood Ridge High School serves 1,633 students in grades 9-12.
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 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,633 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ironwood Ridge High School's student population of 1,633 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,633 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Ironwood Ridge High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Ironwood Ridge High School is 0.52, 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
#676 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
5%

Asian
3%
3%

Hispanic
29%
47%

Black
2%
6%

White
63%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
89%
76%

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #676 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ironwood Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Ironwood Ridge High School is 89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Ironwood Ridge High School?
1,633 students attend Ironwood Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ironwood Ridge High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ironwood Ridge High School?
Ironwood Ridge High School has a student ration of 21:1, 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
What school district is Ironwood Ridge High School part of?
Ironwood Ridge High School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
School Reviews
1 10/16/2020
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.
5 3/2/2011
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!
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