Sierra Summit Academy in Hereford, AZ has a total enrollment of 36 students from grades 8 to 12, with a student–teacher ratio reported as 0:1 due to no teachers on record in recent years.
The school's graduation rate in 2023 is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77% and the district average of 66%, showing improvement from 50% in 2013.
Math proficiency is 33% in 2023, which is approximately equal to the state average of 34% and higher than the district average of 22%, though this represents a decline from 69% in 2012.
Reading proficiency is 38% in 2022, below the state average of 40% but higher than the district average of 27%, with a declining trend from 83% in 2012.
Science proficiency stood at 19% in 2022, lower than the state average of 24% but slightly higher than the district average of 17%.
Enrollment has remained stable at 36 students since 2018, with a high percentage (83%) of students eligible for free lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic need in this rural Arizona academy.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
11%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
8%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
78%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)60-79%
79%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sierra Summit Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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 62% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sierra Summit Academy?
The graduation rate of Sierra Summit Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 79%.
How many students attend Sierra Summit Academy?
36 students attend Sierra Summit Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sierra Summit Academy students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sierra Summit Academy offer ?
Sierra Summit Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Sierra Summit Academy part of?
Sierra Summit Academy is part of Sierra Summit Academy School District.
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