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Baboquivari High School

High School · Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) · Sells, AZ

A Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 248, Sells, AZ 85634

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-33.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$21,062
Chronic Absenteeism98.8%

Students at Baboquivari High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2017, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Baboquivari 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated751/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pcjted - Baboquivari High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi1Compare →
Alternative High School (indian Oasis High School)Enrollment path unverified4.79–12Not available95Compare →

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
#2 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

Baboquivari High School is listed in Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Baboquivari High School

Baboquivari High School is a public high school in Sells, AZ, part of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412), serving approximately 241 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,126 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baboquivari High School

What grades does Baboquivari High School serve?

Baboquivari High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Baboquivari High School?

Baboquivari High School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Baboquivari High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Baboquivari High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Baboquivari High School rank in AZ?

Baboquivari High School ranks #1,126 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Baboquivari High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Baboquivari High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Baboquivari High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Baboquivari High School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Baboquivari High School a charter school?

No, Baboquivari High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Baboquivari High School a Title I school?

No, Baboquivari High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
241
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
98.8%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 85634)
5,667
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
29.2
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 85634; 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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