Show Low High School in Show Low, AZ, serves 836 students in grades 3–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of approximately 18:1.
Math proficiency at Show Low High School is 25–29%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%.
Reading proficiency is 60–64%, higher than the state average of 40%, placing the school in the top 20% statewide for reading/language arts proficiency.
The school's graduation rate is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77% and slightly above the district rate of 87%.
Enrollment increased from 767 students in 2019 to 877 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased notably from 46% in 2021 to 27% in 2023, indicating changes in the socioeconomic composition.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Show Low High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Show Low, AZ, encompassing approximately 353.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points in the zone is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.7 miles and the furthest edge located 23.3 miles away.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Show Low High School's student population of 858 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
858 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Rankings
Show Low High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Show Low High School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#563 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cougar Colors
School Mascot
Cougars
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 #563 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Show Low High School?
858 students attend Show Low High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Show Low High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Show Low High School?
Show Low High School has a student ration of 21:1, 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 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Show Low High School part of?
Show Low High School is part of Show Low Unified District (4393).
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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