Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)
School District · Avondale, Arizona
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,525
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
5
5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,525
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
How this district compares
Arizona rank
#37 of 201
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Arizona avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,525
$651 vs Arizona median
District size
9,855 students
Much larger than Arizona median
About Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) is a Avondale, Arizona school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 9,855 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.3:1. The district invests $10,525 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Canyon View High School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 42.6%.
The district includes 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) with test data.
Schools in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)
5 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Avondale
- Total Enrollment
- 9,855
- Teachers (FTE)
- 462
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)?
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) has 5 schools in total — 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)?
The average composite rating for Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)?
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) spends $10,525 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)?
The average student-teacher ratio in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) is 21.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)?
Canyon View High School is the highest-rated school in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)?
Across schools in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) compare to other districts in Arizona?
Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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