Serving 1,987 students in grades 9-12, Youngker 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 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,987 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Youngker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Youngker High School's student population of 1,987 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,987 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Youngker High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Youngker High School is 0.53, 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
#1166 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
64%
47%
Black
9%
6%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youngker High School's ranking?
Youngker High School is ranked #1166 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Youngker High School often compared to?
Youngker 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Youngker High School?
The graduation rate of Youngker High School is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Youngker High School?
1,987 students attend Youngker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Youngker High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Youngker High School?
Youngker High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Youngker High School offer ?
Youngker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Youngker High School part of?
Youngker High School is part of Buckeye Union High School District (4284).
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