Verrado High School is a public high school in the Verrado community of Buckeye, Arizona, United States. Operated by the Agua Fria Union High School District, the school primarily serves the Verrado area and is the fourth school in the district. Construction on Verrado High School began in 2005.
Serving 1,948 students in grades 9-12, Verrado High School ranks in the top 50% 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 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,948 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verrado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Verrado High School's student population of 1,948 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,948 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Verrado High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verrado High School is 0.62, 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
#705 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
48%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
38%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viper
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verrado High School's ranking?
Verrado High School is ranked #705 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Verrado High School often compared to?
Verrado High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Verrado High School?
The graduation rate of Verrado High School is 96%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Verrado High School?
1,948 students attend Verrado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Verrado High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verrado High School?
Verrado High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Verrado High School offer ?
Verrado High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Verrado High School part of?
Verrado High School is part of Agua Fria Union High School District (4289).
In what neighborhood is Verrado High School located?
Verrado High School is located in the Verrado neighborhood of Buckeye, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Verrado.
School Reviews
2 12/27/2010
Parent involvement is slim. My daughter's science teacher wears an alcohom monitoring bracelet (e.g. Lindsay Lohan) and has a lengthy criminal record, including two DUI's. There are other teachers with criminal records too. This isn't safe or appropriate.
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