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Blue Ridge High School

High School · Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)

1200 W WHITE MOUNTAIN BLVD, Lakeside, AZ 85929

Enrollment

636

Student-Teacher

18.2:1

Score

6.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Arizona schools

#947 of 2,006

In Lakeside

#1 of 3

public schools

In district

#1 of 3

Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)

Academic performance

7.4 / 10

Very Good

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Blue Ridge High School

6.5/10

High School in Lakeside · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Blue Ridge JR High School

6.1/10

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4.8/10

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About Blue Ridge High School

Blue Ridge High School is a public high school in Lakeside, AZ, part of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397). Blue Ridge High School serves approximately 636 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Blue Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #947 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

Structured state assessment records for Blue Ridge High School show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with AZ schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • AZ avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

54% of students at Blue Ridge High School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation14.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,342
Chronic Absenteeism54.2%

Blue Ridge High School — Students at Blue Ridge High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 48.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 55.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
61%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
34.5%
ELA
44.5%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
32%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.8/10.

How Blue Ridge High School Compares

See how Blue Ridge High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
53th percentile in AZ
Academic
7.4/10
Very Good
Growth
5.8/10
Average
Environment
6.2/10
Average
AP Courses
3
State avg: 2.8
Sports
9
4 boys' · 5 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
54.2%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3 AP courses offered
14.8% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1200 W WHITE MOUNTAIN BLVD, Lakeside, AZ 85929

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Blue Ridge High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Show Low High School (rated 8.2/10, 9.0 miles away, in nearby Show Low), which scores notably higher. Another option is White Mountain Institute (rated 7.0/10, 9.0 miles away, in nearby Show Low), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School (rated 6.9/10, 7.9 miles away, in nearby Show Low), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lakeside, see our Lakeside schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 21.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Blue Ridge Jr High School Lakeside 0.0 mi 6.1
Blue Ridge Elementary School Lakeside 1.4 mi 4.8
MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Show Low 4.0 mi 5.5
LEXINGTON LIFE ACADEMY Show Low 5.5 mi 5.6
ST ANTHONY SCHOOL Show Low 7.5 mi 6.4
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School Show Low 7.9 mi 6.9
NAVIT - Northland Pioneer College WMC Snowflake 8.2 mi
Mcnary Elementary School Mcnary 8.1 mi 4.5
WMI ON LINE Show Low 8.7 mi
Show Low Preschool Show Low 8.7 mi
Show Low Junior High School Show Low 8.8 mi 5.9
Whipple Ranch Elementary School Show Low 8.9 mi 4.5
NAVIT - Show Low High School Snowflake 9.0 mi
Show Low High School Show Low 9.0 mi 8.2
White Mountain Institute Show Low 9.0 mi 7.0
Sequoia Village School Show Low 12.8 mi 4.0
Linden Elementary School Show Low 13.6 mi 6.9
Cradleboard School Whiteriver 15.9 mi 6.6
Vernon Elementary School Vernon 17.0 mi 5.1
Whiteriver Elementary Whiteriver 21.8 mi 6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 85929 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,837

Median Home Value

$250,100

Median Rent

$1,117/mo

Population

7,280

College Educated

23.5%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty Rate

13.3%

Median Age

53.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blue Ridge High School

What grades does Blue Ridge High School serve?

Blue Ridge High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Blue Ridge High School?

Blue Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Ridge High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blue Ridge High School rank in AZ?

Blue Ridge High School ranks #947 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Blue Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blue Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Blue Ridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Ridge High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Blue Ridge High School a charter school?

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

Is Blue Ridge High School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
34 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
636
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Navajo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.2%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%

District

Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)
District Enrollment
1,677
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,342
District Rank
#1 of 3

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