Serving 13 students in grades 9-12, Young High School ranks in the top 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 <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Young High School's student population of 13 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Young High School is 0.38, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
77%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
18%
11%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young High School?
The graduation rate of Young High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Young High School?
13 students attend Young High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Young High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young High School?
Young High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Young High School offer ?
Young High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Young High School part of?
Young High School is part of Young Elementary District (4213) School District.
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