Serving 19 students in grades 7-12, Robert L. Duffy 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 <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert L. Duffy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Robert L. Duffy High School's student population of 19 students has declined by 74% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Robert L. Duffy High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
63%
47%
Black
21%
6%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robert L. Duffy High School?
The graduation rate of Robert L. Duffy High School is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Robert L. Duffy High School?
19 students attend Robert L. Duffy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Robert L. Duffy High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Robert L. Duffy High School offer ?
Robert L. Duffy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Robert L. Duffy High School part of?
Robert L. Duffy High School is part of Career Success Schools (79047) School District.
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