Very Good
#578 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 29% in state
Mayer High School
High School · Mayer Unified School District (4473) · Mayer, AZ
A Mayer Unified School District (4473) high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1059, Mayer, AZ 86333
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mayer High School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
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 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 Mayer 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,385
Median home value
$173,000
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 86333; 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.
Mayer Unified School District (4473)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mayer High School is listed in Mayer Unified School District (4473); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mayer High School
Mayer High School is a public high school in Mayer, AZ, part of Mayer Unified School District (4473), serving approximately 177 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mayer High School
What grades does Mayer High School serve?
Mayer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mayer High School?
Mayer High School has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mayer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mayer High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mayer High School rank in AZ?
Mayer High School ranks #578 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Mayer High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mayer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Mayer High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mayer High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mayer High School a charter school?
No, Mayer High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mayer High School a Title I school?
No, Mayer High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Yavapai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.0%
- Phone
- (928) 642-1200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 86333)
- 6,425
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 50.7
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 86333; 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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