Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is a high school in Eloy, Arizona. It is the only school under the jurisdiction of the Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District.
Serving 26 students in grades 9-12, Santa Cruz Center For Success ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Cruz Center For Success ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Santa Cruz Center For Success's student population of 26 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
Colors
Scarlet, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Think, Learn, Succeed
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Cruz Center For Success is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
8%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
49%
Black
8%
6%
White
11%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
13%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dust Devil
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 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Cruz Center For Success?
The graduation rate of Santa Cruz Center For Success is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Santa Cruz Center For Success?
26 students attend Santa Cruz Center For Success.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Santa Cruz Center For Success students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Santa Cruz Center For Success offer ?
Santa Cruz Center For Success offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Cruz Center For Success part of?
Santa Cruz Center For Success is part of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454).
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