Superstition High School (Closed 2014)

10222 E. Southern Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85208
Serving 70 students in grades 7-12, Superstition 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AZ)
(12-13)
20-29%
63%
(12-13)
40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
37%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
49%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
(12-13)
≤20%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Superstition High School?
The graduation rate of Superstition High School is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Superstition High School?
70 students attend Superstition High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Superstition High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Superstition High School?
Superstition High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Superstition High School offer ?
Superstition High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Superstition High School part of?
Superstition High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.

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