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Salome High School

High School · Bicentennial Union High School District (4515) · Salome, AZ

A Bicentennial Union High School District (4515) high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 519, Salome, AZ 85348

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$19,079
Chronic Absenteeism41.5%

Students at Salome High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 Salome 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$57,340

Median home value

$98,600

Median rent

$906/mo

College educated

6.6%

Homeownership

86.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·13 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

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.

Bicentennial Union High School District (4515)

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$19,079NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Salome High School is listed in Bicentennial Union High School District (4515); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Salome High School

Salome High School is a public high school in Salome, AZ, part of Bicentennial Union High School District (4515), serving approximately 118 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,034 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Salome High School

What grades does Salome High School serve?

Salome High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Salome High School?

Salome High School has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salome High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Salome High School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Salome High School rank in AZ?

Salome High School ranks #1,034 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Salome High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Salome High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Salome High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Salome High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Salome High School a charter school?

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

Is Salome High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
118
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
La Paz County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 85348)
2,201
Area median age
71.8
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 85348; 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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