Serving 209 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nusd Online 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nusd Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nusd Online's student population of 209 students has grown by 326% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Nusd Online 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 Nusd Online 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
#1571 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
99%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nusd Online's ranking?
Nusd Online is ranked #1571 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nusd Online?
The graduation rate of Nusd Online is 10%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Nusd Online?
209 students attend Nusd Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nusd Online students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Nusd Online offer ?
Nusd Online offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Nusd Online part of?
Nusd Online is part of Nogales Unified District (4457).
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