Nogales Special Programs in Nogales, AZ serves 58 students with a student–teacher ratio of 2:1, which has remained stable since 2015, reflecting consistent staffing levels relative to enrollment.
The school's graduation rate is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77% and the Nogales Unified District rate of 92%, maintaining this lower rate consistently from 2013 through 2023.
Math proficiency declined from 50% in 2012 to 5% in 2021, remaining well below the state average of 34% in 2023 and district average of 27%, indicating ongoing challenges in math performance.
Reading proficiency dropped significantly from 67% in 2012 to 10–15% in recent years, which is lower than the state average of approximately 40% and district average of 33%, showing a sustained downward trend.
The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with 57 Hispanic students out of 58 total, and free/reduced lunch eligibility has remained low and stable at around 7% since 2015 in this Nogales public school.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
98%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nogales Special Programs?
58 students attend Nogales Special Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Nogales Special Programs students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nogales Special Programs?
Nogales Special Programs has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What school district is Nogales Special Programs part of?
Nogales Special Programs is part of Nogales Unified District (4457).
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