Serving 850 students in grades 9-12, Snowflake 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snowflake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Snowflake High School's student population of 850 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Snowflake 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 Snowflake High School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#318 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
77%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snowflake High School's ranking?
Snowflake High School is ranked #318 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Snowflake High School?
The graduation rate of Snowflake High School is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Snowflake High School?
850 students attend Snowflake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Snowflake High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snowflake High School?
Snowflake High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Snowflake High School offer ?
Snowflake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Snowflake High School part of?
Snowflake High School is part of Snowflake Unified District (4391) School District.
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