Serving 869 students in grades 7-12, Tonopah Valley 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 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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: 869 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tonopah Valley High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Tonopah, AZ, covering approximately 549.6 square miles. The area is accessible within a typical 20-30 minute drive, with an average distance of 14.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 28.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tonopah Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tonopah Valley High School's student population of 869 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
869 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings
Tonopah Valley 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 Tonopah Valley High School is 0.49, 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
#1362 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
68%
49%
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Black
6%
6%
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White
23%
33%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
90-94%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tonopah Valley High School's ranking?
Tonopah Valley High School is ranked #1362 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Tonopah Valley High School often compared to?
Tonopah Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckeye Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tonopah Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Tonopah Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Tonopah Valley High School?
869 students attend Tonopah Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Tonopah Valley High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tonopah Valley High School?
Tonopah Valley High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tonopah Valley High School offer ?
Tonopah Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tonopah Valley High School part of?
Tonopah Valley High School is part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254).
School Reviews
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