Safford High School
Tel:
(928) 348-7050
Safford High School serves 726 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Safford High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Safford High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Safford High School's student population of 726 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 726 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Safford High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Safford High School is 0.53, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #812 out of 2111 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 46% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.65 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 78% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Safford Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 492 students
0.3 miles
1100 S. 10th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7020 0.3 K-6 492 - Safford Ruth Powell Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 513 students
0.3 miles
1041 S. 14th Avenue
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7030 0.3 K-6 513 - 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 | 456 students
0.6 miles
698 W. 11th Street
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7040 0.6 7-8 456
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