Very Good
#623 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 31% in state
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
High School · Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454) · Eloy, AZ
A high school in Eloy, AZ where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 N MAIN ST, Eloy, AZ 85131
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Santa Cruz Valley Union High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 Santa Cruz Valley 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. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,465/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eloy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,137
Median home value
$243,700
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Center for SuccessEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Toltec Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Villa Oasis Interscholastic Center for Education (voice)Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 75 | 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.
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is listed in Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is a public high school in Eloy, AZ, part of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454), serving approximately 384 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
What grades does Santa Cruz Valley Union High School serve?
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Santa Cruz Valley Union High School rank in AZ?
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School ranks #623 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Santa Cruz Valley Union High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Cruz Valley 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 Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Cruz Valley Union High School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Santa Cruz Valley Union High School a charter school?
No, Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Cruz Valley Union High School a Title I school?
No, Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.6%
- Phone
- (520) 466-2200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 85131)
- 18,156
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 85131; 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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