Buena High School is a high school in Sierra Vista, Arizona. It is the only high school in the Sierra Vista Unified School District. The current school building was built in the early 1990s to accommodate an ever-expanding student enrollment and opened in the spring of the 1991–92 school year.
Serving 33 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Svusd Aoi ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Svusd Aoi ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Svusd Aoi's student population of 33 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Svusd Aoi ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Svusd Aoi is 0.64, 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
#434 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
42%
34%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Colts
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Svusd Aoi's ranking?
Svusd Aoi is ranked #434 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Svusd Aoi?
The graduation rate of Svusd Aoi is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Svusd Aoi?
33 students attend Svusd Aoi.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Svusd Aoi students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Svusd Aoi offer ?
Svusd Aoi offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Svusd Aoi part of?
Svusd Aoi is part of Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District.
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