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Sahuarita High School vs. Walden Grove High School

Should you attend Sahuarita High School or Walden Grove High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sahuarita High School
350 W Sahuarita Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Walden Grove High School
15510 S. Sahuarita Park Rd
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Sahuarita High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

Walden Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,181 students in grades 9-12, Sahuarita High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,154 students in grades 9-12, Walden Grove High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,181 students
1,154 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sahuarita 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 Walden Grove High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sahuarita High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walden Grove High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sahuarita 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 Walden Grove High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sahuarita High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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 Walden Grove High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#635 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#585 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sahuarita High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walden Grove High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AZ)
50-54%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sahuarita High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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 Walden Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in AZ)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sahuarita High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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 Walden Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
20-24%
(Top 50% in AZ)
90%
(Top 50% in AZ)
91%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sahuarita High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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 graduation rate of Walden Grove High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sahuarita High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walden Grove High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
319
302
Grade 10 Students
313
277
Grade 11 Students
294
314
Grade 12 Students
255
261

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sahuarita High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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 Walden Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sahuarita High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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 Walden Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
59%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sahuarita High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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 Walden Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sahuarita High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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 Walden Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
32%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sahuarita High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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 Walden Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sahuarita High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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 Walden Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sahuarita High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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 Walden Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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
23%
18%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sahuarita High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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 Walden Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sahuarita High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District 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 Walden Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sahuarita Unified District (4411) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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