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San Carlos Alternative High School
School · San Carlos Unified District (4210)
PO BOX 207, San Carlos, AZ 85550
Enrollment
26
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
26
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About San Carlos Alternative High School
San Carlos Alternative High School is a public school in San Carlos, AZ, part of the San Carlos Unified District (4210). The school serves approximately 26 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $50,181, where 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 26 students, San Carlos Alternative High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
Located in a rural area, San Carlos Alternative High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 26 students
- Type
- Public
- Address
- PO BOX 207, San Carlos, AZ 85550
- Phone
- (928) 475-2315
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores AZ EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 4 test records from AZ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022).
Location
PO BOX 207, San Carlos, AZ 85550
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering San Carlos Alternative High School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Destiny School (rated 8.1/10, 18.0 miles away, in nearby Globe). Another option is Hayden High School (rated 7.7/10, 27.1 miles away, in nearby Winkelman). Additionally, San Carlos High School (rated 7.1/10, 0.1 miles away). For more schools in San Carlos, see our San Carlos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 27.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| San Carlos High School San Carlos | 0.1 mi | 7.1 |
| PERIDOT-OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Peridot | 1.5 mi | 4.3 |
| ST CHARLES APACHE MISSION SCHOOL San Carlos | 4.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Biyaagozhoo Center Globe | 4.3 mi | — |
| Rice Elementary School San Carlos | 4.2 mi | 6.7 |
| San Carlos Middle School San Carlos | 4.3 mi | 5.0 |
| High Desert Middle School Globe | 16.7 mi | 5.8 |
| CVIT - Central Campus EAC Gila Pueblo Superior | 17.5 mi | — |
| Destiny School Globe | 18.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Copper Rim Elementary School Globe | 18.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Liberty High School Globe | 18.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Globe High School Globe | 18.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Tiger Knowledge Online (TKO) Globe | 19.5 mi | — |
| Miami Junior Senior High School Miami | 22.1 mi | 5.4 |
| Lee Kornegay Intermediate School Miami | 22.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School Miami | 22.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Mt. Turnbull Academy Fort Thomas | 24.4 mi | — |
| Mt. Turnbull Elementary School Bylas | 24.9 mi | 4.8 |
| APACHE BAPTIST ACADEMY Bylas | 24.5 mi | — |
| Hayden High School Winkelman | 27.1 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 85550 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,181
Median Home Value
$66,900
Median Rent
$392/mo
Population
5,619
College Educated
4.4%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty Rate
41.7%
Median Age
29.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding San Carlos Alternative High School has a median household income of $50,181. It is a community where 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $66,900, with a median rent of $392/month. The area has a poverty rate of 41.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| CARD ACADEMY CHANDLER Chandler, AZ | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about San Carlos Alternative High School
What grades does San Carlos Alternative High School serve?
San Carlos Alternative High School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend San Carlos Alternative High School?
San Carlos Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.
What are the test scores at San Carlos Alternative High School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, San Carlos Alternative High School has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is San Carlos Alternative High School a charter school?
No, San Carlos Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Carlos Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, San Carlos Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Average (302/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gila County
- Phone
- (928) 475-2315
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
San Carlos Unified District (4210)- District Enrollment
- 1,410
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,367
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