Serving 157 students in grades 7-12, Ray Jr/sr 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ray JR/SR High School's attendance zone covers the entire Kearny, AZ school district, encompassing approximately 790.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 33 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ray Jr/sr High School's student population of 157 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Ray Jr/sr 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 Ray Jr/sr High School is 0.54, 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
#1549 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
58%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
36%
33%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ray Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Ray Jr/sr High School is ranked #1549 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ray Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Ray Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Ray Jr/sr High School?
157 students attend Ray Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ray Jr/sr High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ray Jr/sr High School?
Ray Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ray Jr/sr High School offer ?
Ray Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ray Jr/sr High School part of?
Ray Jr/sr High School is part of Ray Unified District (4438).
School Reviews
Review Ray Jr/sr High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
