Serving 129 students in grades 9-12, Ajo High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ajo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ajo High School's student population of 129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ajo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ajo High School is 0.41, 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
#1259 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
75%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
76%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ajo High School's ranking?
Ajo High School is ranked #1259 out of 1,854 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ajo High School?
The graduation rate of Ajo High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend Ajo High School?
129 students attend Ajo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ajo High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ajo High School?
Ajo High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ajo High School offer ?
Ajo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ajo High School part of?
Ajo High School is part of Ajo Unified District (4409) School District.
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