Very Good
#533 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 27% in state
Duncan High School
High School · Duncan Unified District (4228) · Duncan, AZ
A Duncan Unified District (4228) high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO BOX 710, Duncan, AZ 85534
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Duncan High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 26 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Duncan 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,929
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$576/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Duncan Unified District (4228)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Duncan High School is listed in Duncan Unified District (4228); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duncan High School
Duncan High School is a public high school in Duncan, AZ, part of Duncan Unified District (4228), serving approximately 121 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duncan High School
What grades does Duncan High School serve?
Duncan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Duncan High School?
Duncan High School has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duncan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duncan High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Duncan High School rank in AZ?
Duncan High School ranks #533 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Duncan High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Duncan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Duncan High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duncan High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Duncan High School a charter school?
No, Duncan High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duncan High School a Title I school?
No, Duncan High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Greenlee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (928) 359-2474
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 85534)
- 3,088
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 85534; 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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