Serving 361 students in grades 9-12, Morenci High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morenci High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Morenci, AZ, encompassing approximately 391.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 15.3 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 20.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morenci High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Morenci High School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Once A Wildcat, Always A Wildcat
School Rankings
Morenci High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morenci High School is 0.52, 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
#999 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
65%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morenci High School's ranking?
Morenci High School is ranked #999 out of 1,921 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morenci High School?
The graduation rate of Morenci High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Morenci High School?
361 students attend Morenci High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Morenci High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morenci High School?
Morenci High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morenci High School offer ?
Morenci High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morenci High School part of?
Morenci High School is part of Morenci Unified District (4230).
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