Show Low High School

1201 N. Cougar Lane
Show Low, AZ 85901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 877 students in grades 9-12, Show Low High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 877 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Show Low High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Show Low High School's student population of 877 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
877 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Show Low High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Show Low High School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#215 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Show Low High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Show Low High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Show Low High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Show Low High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Show Low High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
20%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Show Low High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
6%
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White
72%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Show Low High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Show Low High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Show Low High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Show Low High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Show Low High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Show Low High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Show Low High School's ranking?
Show Low High School is ranked #215 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Show Low High School often compared to?
Show Low High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Show Low High School?
The graduation rate of Show Low High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Show Low High School?
877 students attend Show Low High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Show Low High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Show Low High School?
Show Low High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Show Low High School offer ?
Show Low High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Show Low High School part of?
Show Low High School is part of Show Low Unified District (4393) School District.

School Reviews

5   9/19/2015
Our grandson attends Show Low high school. He loves everything about it, except the lunches. He hated going to school in Tucson. He has said many times that the staff cares about the kids. He is a junior this year an said he will miss everyone when he graduates .He plays basketball, an enjoys going to volleyball an football games as well. He makes friends easily and there are a lot of great kids up here.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 877 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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