Below Average
#1574 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Coolidge Alternative Program
High School · Coolidge Unified District (4442) · Coolidge, AZ
A Coolidge Unified District (4442) high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
450 N ARIZONA BLVD, Coolidge, AZ 85128
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 37.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Coolidge Alternative Program score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 7% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Coolidge Alternative Program sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,840/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coolidge), 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
$57,205
Median home value
$208,400
Median rent
$1,132/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Coolidge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Cavit - Coolidge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Imagine Prep CoolidgeCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 430 | 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.
Coolidge Unified District (4442)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coolidge Alternative Program is listed in Coolidge Unified District (4442); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coolidge Alternative Program
Coolidge Alternative Program is a public high school in Coolidge, AZ, part of Coolidge Unified District (4442), serving approximately 176 students in grades 6th-12th with a 29.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,574 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coolidge Alternative Program
What grades does Coolidge Alternative Program serve?
Coolidge Alternative Program serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Coolidge Alternative Program?
Coolidge Alternative Program has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Alternative Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Coolidge Alternative Program is 29.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coolidge Alternative Program rank in AZ?
Coolidge Alternative Program ranks #1,574 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Coolidge Alternative Program's MySchoolScout rating?
Coolidge Alternative Program 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 Coolidge Alternative Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coolidge Alternative Program has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Coolidge Alternative Program a charter school?
No, Coolidge Alternative Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coolidge Alternative Program a Title I school?
No, Coolidge Alternative Program is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Pinal County
- Phone
- (520) 723-2115
- 4-Year Graduation
- 37.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85128)
- 18,582
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 85128; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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