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#807 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 40% in state

Flagstaff High School

High School · Flagstaff Unified District (4192) · Flagstaff, AZ

A Flagstaff Unified District (4192) high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

400 W ELM AVE, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation17.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$11,945
Chronic Absenteeism51.1%

Students at Flagstaff High School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 51% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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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The neighborhood

Where Flagstaff 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 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High2,706/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flagstaff), 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

$62,587

Median home value

$570,900

Median rent

$1,505/mo

College educated

54.6%

Homeownership

35%

Poverty rate

24.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.4% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
7 boys'·10 girls'·34 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Basis FlagstaffCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–121.0 mi695Compare →
Coconino High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.39–121.8 mi1,506Compare →
Caviat - Ccc Central CampusEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.3 mi5Compare →
Flagstaff Arts and Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.36–122.5 mi200Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Flagstaff Unified District (4192)

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#5 of 15
District spending per student
$11,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Flagstaff High School is listed in Flagstaff Unified District (4192); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Flagstaff High School

Flagstaff High School is a public high school in Flagstaff, AZ, part of Flagstaff Unified District (4192), serving approximately 1,625 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #807 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Flagstaff High School

What grades does Flagstaff High School serve?

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

How many students attend Flagstaff High School?

Flagstaff High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,625 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Flagstaff High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Flagstaff High School rank in AZ?

Flagstaff High School ranks #807 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Flagstaff High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Flagstaff High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Flagstaff High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Flagstaff High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Flagstaff High School a charter school?

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

Is Flagstaff High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,625
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Coconino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.1%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 86001)
36,900
Area average commute
15.3 min
Area median age
23.5
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 86001; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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