Below Average
#1616 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School)
High School · Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) · Sells, AZ
A Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 248, Sells, AZ 85634
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 9-year record (2011–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2011-2019) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2011-2019)
Based on 14 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated751/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,764
Median home value
$93,500
Median rent
$524/mo
College educated
4.8%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
42.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baboquivari High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 241 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) is listed in Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School)
Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) is a public high school in Sells, AZ, part of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412), serving approximately 95 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,616 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School)
What grades does Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) serve?
Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School)?
Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School)?
The student-teacher ratio at Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) rank in AZ?
Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) ranks #1,616 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).
Is Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) a charter school?
No, Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) a Title I school?
No, Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School) is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pima County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 88.4%
- Phone
- (520) 719-1260
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 85634)
- 5,667
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85634; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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