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#888 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 44% in state
Gila Bend High School
High School · Gila Bend Unified District (4238) · Gila Bend, AZ
A Gila Bend Unified District (4238) high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
308 N MARTIN AVE, Gila Bend, AZ 85337
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gila Bend High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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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Where Gila Bend High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,260
Median home value
$120,800
Median rent
$1,089/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
33.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West-mec Gila BendEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 3 | 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.
Gila Bend Unified District (4238)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gila Bend High School is listed in Gila Bend Unified District (4238); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gila Bend High School
Gila Bend High School is a public high school in Gila Bend, AZ, part of Gila Bend Unified District (4238), serving approximately 187 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #888 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gila Bend High School
What grades does Gila Bend High School serve?
Gila Bend High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Gila Bend High School?
Gila Bend High School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gila Bend High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gila Bend High School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gila Bend High School rank in AZ?
Gila Bend High School ranks #888 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Gila Bend High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gila Bend High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Gila Bend High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gila Bend High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gila Bend High School a charter school?
No, Gila Bend High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gila Bend High School a Title I school?
No, Gila Bend High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (928) 683-2286
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 85337)
- 2,396
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 85337; 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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