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#1252 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Rio Rico High School
High School · Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) · Rio Rico, AZ
A Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458) high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
590 N. Camino Galindo, Rio Rico, AZ 85648
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rio Rico High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Rio Rico 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,672
Median home value
$213,100
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85648; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Schools Starseed and Urantion Child & TeensPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458)
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rio Rico High School is listed in Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rio Rico High School
Rio Rico High School is a public high school in Rio Rico, AZ, part of Santa Cruz Valley Unified District (4458), serving approximately 1,403 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,252 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rio Rico High School
What grades does Rio Rico High School serve?
Rio Rico High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Rio Rico High School?
Rio Rico High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Rico High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Rico High School is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rio Rico High School rank in AZ?
Rio Rico High School ranks #1,252 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Rio Rico High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rio Rico High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Rio Rico High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rio Rico High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rio Rico High School a charter school?
No, Rio Rico High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rio Rico High School a Title I school?
No, Rio Rico High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.0%
- Phone
- (520) 375-8700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85648)
- 21,844
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 85648; 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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