Serving 131 students in grades 7-12, Superior Junior/senior High 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Superior Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Superior, AZ, covering approximately 376.7 square miles, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 17.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Superior Junior/senior High School's student population of 131 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Superior Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Superior Junior/senior High School is 0.25, 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
#1807 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
86%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
12%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.9%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%
Showing 2009–2021. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Superior Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Superior Junior/senior High School is ranked #1807 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Superior Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Superior Junior/senior High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Superior Junior/senior High School?
131 students attend Superior Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Superior Junior/senior High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Superior Junior/senior High School?
Superior Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Superior Junior/senior High School offer ?
Superior Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Superior Junior/senior High School part of?
Superior Junior/senior High School is part of Superior Unified School District (4440).
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