Ajo High School

Ajo High School is a regular public high school located in the remote rural area of Ajo, Arizona, serving grades 9 through 12. With an enrollment of 134 students, the school has a student-teacher ratio of 22.3:1, supported by 6 full-time equivalent teachers. Ajo High School is in a small community with a median household income of $43,309 and a median home value of $108,100.

About 29% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 20.3%. The school's academic performance, as measured by MySchoolScout's rating of 2.9 out of 10, indicates room for improvement, especially in math and ELA, where proficiency rates are 5% and 15%, respectively. Ajo High School is part of a close-knit community where teachers and students work together to foster growth and development.

The school is located in a setting that offers a quiet, rural environment, providing students with a unique learning experience away from the hustle and bustle of more urban areas.

With an enrollment of 134 students, Ajo High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Ajo High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Ajo High School is 22.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.