900 N Main St
Eloy, AZ 85131
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School serves 311 students in grades 9-12.
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Santa Cruz Valley Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Santa Cruz Valley Union High School's student population of 311 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
311 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is 0.27, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1237 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
85%
46%
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Black
6%
6%
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White
6%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.27
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Graduation Rate
85-89%
76%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Cruz Valley Union High School's ranking?

Santa Cruz Valley Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

What is the graduation rate of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?

The graduation rate of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.

How many students attend Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?

311 students attend Santa Cruz Valley Union High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?

Santa Cruz Valley Union High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Santa Cruz Valley Union High School offer ?

Santa Cruz Valley Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Santa Cruz Valley Union High School part of?

Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is part of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454).

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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