Serving 1,715 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 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 1,715 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Verrado High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verrado High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#925 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
43%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
45%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verrado High School's ranking?
Verrado High School is ranked #925 out of 1,854 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 76%.
How many students attend Verrado High School?
1,715 students attend Verrado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Verrado High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% 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 21:1, 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
What school district is Verrado High School part of?
Verrado High School is part of Agua Fria Union High School District (4289).
School Calendar
View the Verrado High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Class of 2024 Last Day of School
May 14, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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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