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#841 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 42% in state

Ironwood Ridge High School

High School · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) · Oro Valley, AZ

An Amphitheater Unified District (4406) high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2475 W NARANJA DR, Oro Valley, AZ 85742

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation20.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.3:1
District spending per student$12,104
Chronic Absenteeism49.9%

Students at Ironwood Ridge High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 Ironwood Ridge 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,200/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oro Valley), 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

$96,550

Median home value

$339,100

Median rent

$1,636/mo

College educated

41.6%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85742; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.8% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·43 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
Mountain View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–122.6 mi1,876Compare →
Pcjted - Mountain View High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.6 mi2Compare →
Pima County Jted - Mountain ViewEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.6 mi7Compare →
Canyon Del Oro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–123.7 mi1,737Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Amphitheater Unified District (4406)

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#10 of 22
District spending per student
$12,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ironwood Ridge High School is listed in Amphitheater Unified District (4406); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ironwood Ridge High School

Ironwood Ridge High School is a public high school in Oro Valley, AZ, part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406), serving approximately 1,562 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #841 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ironwood Ridge High School

What grades does Ironwood Ridge High School serve?

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

How many students attend Ironwood Ridge High School?

Ironwood Ridge High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,562 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ironwood Ridge High School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ironwood Ridge High School rank in AZ?

Ironwood Ridge High School ranks #841 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Ironwood Ridge High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ironwood Ridge High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ironwood Ridge High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ironwood Ridge High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ironwood Ridge High School a charter school?

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

Is Ironwood Ridge High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,562
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Pima County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.9%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 85742)
30,198
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
42.6
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 85742; 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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