Very Good
#584 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 29% in state
San Carlos High School
High School · San Carlos Unified District (4210) · San Carlos, AZ
A San Carlos Unified District (4210) high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 207, San Carlos, AZ 85550
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at San Carlos High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 5% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where San Carlos 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average302/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,181
Median home value
$66,900
Median rent
$392/mo
College educated
4.4%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
41.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Biyaagozhoo CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.3 mi | 6 | 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.
San Carlos Unified District (4210)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Carlos High School is listed in San Carlos Unified District (4210); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Carlos High School
San Carlos High School is a public high school in San Carlos, AZ, part of San Carlos Unified District (4210), serving approximately 419 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #584 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Carlos High School
What grades does San Carlos High School serve?
San Carlos High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend San Carlos High School?
San Carlos High School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Carlos High School?
The student-teacher ratio at San Carlos 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 San Carlos High School rank in AZ?
San Carlos High School ranks #584 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is San Carlos High School's MySchoolScout rating?
San Carlos High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 San Carlos High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Carlos High School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is San Carlos High School a charter school?
No, San Carlos High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Carlos High School a Title I school?
No, San Carlos High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gila County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.8%
- Phone
- (928) 475-2378
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 85550)
- 5,619
- Area median age
- 29.8
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 85550; 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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