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#621 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 31% in state

Patagonia Union High School

High School · Patagonia Union High School District (4462) · Patagonia, AZ

A high school in Patagonia, AZ where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 254, Patagonia, AZ 85624

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$27,646
Chronic Absenteeism40%

Students at Patagonia Union High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (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 Patagonia Union 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,417

Median home value

$378,300

Median rent

$807/mo

College educated

42.7%

Homeownership

56.7%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Patagonia Union High School District (4462)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$27,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Patagonia Union High School is listed in Patagonia Union High School District (4462); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Patagonia Union High School

Patagonia Union High School is a public high school in Patagonia, AZ, part of Patagonia Union High School District (4462), serving approximately 80 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #621 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Patagonia Union High School

What grades does Patagonia Union High School serve?

Patagonia Union High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Patagonia Union High School?

Patagonia Union High School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Patagonia Union High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Patagonia Union High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Patagonia Union High School rank in AZ?

Patagonia Union High School ranks #621 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Patagonia Union High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Patagonia Union High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Patagonia Union High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Patagonia Union High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Patagonia Union High School a charter school?

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

Is Patagonia Union High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
80
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Santa Cruz County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.0%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 85624)
1,342
Area median age
61.8
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 85624; 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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