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#774 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 39% in state
Parker Alternative School
High School · Parker Unified School District (4510) · Parker, AZ
A Parker Unified School District (4510) high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1090, Parker, AZ 85344
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Parker Alternative School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
Based on 17 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Parker Alternative 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 73Very Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,798/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parker), 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
$54,872
Median home value
$173,200
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85344; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 497 | 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.
Parker Unified School District (4510)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,358NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parker Alternative School is listed in Parker Unified School District (4510); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parker Alternative School
Parker Alternative School is a public high school in Parker, AZ, part of Parker Unified School District (4510), serving approximately 39 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #774 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parker Alternative School
What grades does Parker Alternative School serve?
Parker Alternative School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Parker Alternative School?
Parker Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
How does Parker Alternative School rank in AZ?
Parker Alternative School ranks #774 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Parker Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parker Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Parker Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parker Alternative School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Parker Alternative School a charter school?
No, Parker Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parker Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Parker Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- La Paz County
- Phone
- (928) 669-2197
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 85344)
- 9,069
- Area average commute
- 13.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 85344; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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