Below Average
#1568 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Apache Junction High School
High School · Apache Junction Unified District (4443) · Apache Junction, AZ
An Apache Junction Unified District (4443) high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2525 S IRONWOOD DR, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Apache Junction High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Apache Junction High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,948/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apache Junction), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,921
Median home value
$162,900
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evit East Apache JunctionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 0.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Imagine Prep SuperstitionCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Apache Trail High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Evit - Skyline High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 1 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Apache Junction Unified District (4443)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,498NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Apache Junction High School is listed in Apache Junction Unified District (4443); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Apache Junction High School
Apache Junction High School is a public high school in Apache Junction, AZ, part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443), serving approximately 864 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,568 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Apache Junction High School
What grades does Apache Junction High School serve?
Apache Junction High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Apache Junction High School?
Apache Junction High School has an enrollment of approximately 864 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apache Junction High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apache Junction High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Apache Junction High School rank in AZ?
Apache Junction High School ranks #1,568 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Apache Junction High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Apache Junction High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Apache Junction High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Apache Junction High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Apache Junction High School a charter school?
No, Apache Junction High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Apache Junction High School a Title I school?
No, Apache Junction High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 864
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.5%
- Phone
- (480) 982-1110
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85120)
- 29,308
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 57.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 85120; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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