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Safford High School vs. Bagdad Middle / Senior High School

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School Overview

School
Safford High School
1400 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School
100 Sultan Way
Bagdad, AZ 86321
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Safford High School in Safford, AZ, serves 846 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of approximately 21:1.
Math proficiency ranges from 35% to 39%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 34%, but shows a decline from 55% in 2019 to 35% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is between 35% and 39%, which is lower than the state average of 40%, and has declined from 55% in 2019.
Science proficiency ranges from 20% to 24%, approximately equal to the state average of 24%, based on the most recent data.
The graduation rate is between 85% and 89%, higher than the state average of 77%, with rates consistently outperforming the state over recent years.
Minority enrollment stands at 60% with 467 Hispanic students and 12 American Indian students, reflecting a diverse student body in this Safford, AZ public high school.
Enrollment has remained stable around 830–860 students over recent years, with a notable increase in students eligible for free lunch from 20% in 2022 to 28% in 2023, indicating recent changes in socioeconomic composition.
Serving 216 students in grades 6-12, Bagdad Middle / Senior 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
846 students
216 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Safford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Safford High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Safford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Safford High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Safford Unified District (4218) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bagdad Unified District (4468) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#748 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#1440 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Safford High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bagdad Middle / Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AZ)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Safford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Safford Unified District (4218) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bagdad Unified District (4468) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Safford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Safford Unified District (4218) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bagdad Unified District (4468) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in AZ)
≥90%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Safford High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Safford Unified District (4218) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bagdad Middle / Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bagdad Unified District (4468) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Safford High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bagdad Middle / Senior High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
32
Grade 8 Students
-
29
Grade 9 Students
231
41
Grade 10 Students
236
38
Grade 11 Students
200
48
Grade 12 Students
179
28

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Safford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Safford Unified District (4218) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bagdad Unified District (4468) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Safford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Safford Unified District (4218) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bagdad Unified District (4468) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
55%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Safford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Safford Unified District (4218) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bagdad Unified District (4468) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Safford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Safford Unified District (4218) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bagdad Unified District (4468) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
40%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Safford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Safford Unified District (4218) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bagdad Unified District (4468) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Safford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Safford Unified District (4218) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bagdad Unified District (4468) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Safford High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Safford Unified District (4218) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bagdad Middle / Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bagdad Unified District (4468) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Safford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Safford Unified District (4218) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bagdad Unified District (4468) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Safford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Safford Unified District (4218) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bagdad Middle / Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bagdad Unified District (4468) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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