Pinon High School is a high school in Pinon, Arizona. It is the only high school under the jurisdiction of the Piñon Unified School District, which also includes an elementary and middle school.
Serving 348 students in grades 9-12, Pinon 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinon High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Pinon, AZ, encompassing approximately 940.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 20.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 32 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinon High School's student population of 348 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Rankings
Pinon 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 Pinon High School is 0.04, 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
#1726 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
98%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
33%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.7%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
77%
39%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Teal, Silver
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinon High School's ranking?
Pinon High School is ranked #1726 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinon High School?
The graduation rate of Pinon High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Pinon High School?
348 students attend Pinon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Pinon High School students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinon High School?
Pinon High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinon High School offer ?
Pinon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinon High School part of?
Pinon High School is part of Pinon Unified District (4390).
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