Sinagua High School was the third public district high school in Flagstaff, Arizona. A part of the Flagstaff Unified School District, it opened in 1989 and was closed in 2010. Three other schools were also closed at the same time. The school's colors were royal blue and gray. The mascot was the Mustangs.
Serving 1,035 students in grades 6-8, Sinagua Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,035 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sinagua Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sinagua Middle School's student population of 1,035 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,035 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sinagua Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sinagua Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1613 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
26%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
38%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sinagua Middle School's ranking?
Sinagua Middle School is ranked #1613 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sinagua Middle School often compared to?
Sinagua Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Elden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sinagua Middle School?
1,035 students attend Sinagua Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Sinagua Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 26% 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 Sinagua Middle School?
Sinagua Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sinagua Middle School offer ?
Sinagua Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sinagua Middle School part of?
Sinagua Middle School is part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192) School District.
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