Nogales High School is a high school in Nogales, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Nogales Unified School District.
Serving 1,774 students in grades 9-12, Nogales 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 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,774 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nogales High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Nogales school district, covering approximately 195.5 square miles in Nogales, AZ, with a typical drive to the school taking around 20-30 minutes and the furthest edge being 26.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nogales High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Nogales High School's student population of 1,774 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,774 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1915
School Rankings
Nogales 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 Nogales High School is 0.02, 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
#971 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
99%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
59%
39%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nogales High School's ranking?
Nogales High School is ranked #971 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Nogales High School often compared to?
Nogales High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Rico High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nogales High School?
The graduation rate of Nogales High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Nogales High School?
1,774 students attend Nogales High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nogales High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nogales High School?
Nogales High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nogales High School offer ?
Nogales High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nogales High School part of?
Nogales High School is part of Nogales Unified District (4457).
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