Safford High School
Tel:
(928)348-7050
- Safford High School serves 856 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Safford High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Safford High School's student population of 856 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 856 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Safford High School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Safford High School is 0.50, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1628 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 45% | 38% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.65 |
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| Graduation Rate | 98% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Safford Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Safford High School is Gift - Mt. Graham High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Safford Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lafe Nelson School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Safford Lafe Nelson School Grades: K-6 | 520 students
0.3 miles
1100 S. 10th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928)348-7020 0.3 K-6 520 - Safford Ruth Powell Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 531 students
0.3 miles
1041 S. 14th Avenue
Safford, AZ 85546
(928)348-7030 0.3 K-6 531 - Safford Jail-graham County Sheriffs Office Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school
0.5 miles
523 Tenth Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928)428-3141 0.5 Inquire with school n/a - Safford Aoc-graham County Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School
0.6 miles
919 Thatcher
Safford, AZ 85546
(928)865-2822 0.6 n/a n/a - Safford Safford Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 442 students
0.6 miles
698 W. 11th Street
Safford, AZ 85546
(928)348-7040 0.6 7-8 442
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