Serving 408 students in grades 9-12, Willcox High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willcox High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Willcox, AZ, encompassing approximately 922.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 19.1 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 36.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willcox High School's student population of 408 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Willcox 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 Willcox High School is 0.47, 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
#1100 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
65%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
41.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willcox High School's ranking?
Willcox High School is ranked #1100 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 Willcox High School?
The graduation rate of Willcox High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77.8%.
How many students attend Willcox High School?
408 students attend Willcox High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Willcox High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willcox High School?
Willcox High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willcox High School offer ?
Willcox High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willcox High School part of?
Willcox High School is part of Willcox Unified District (4170).
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