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#51 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 3% in state

St David High School

High School · St David Unified District (4173) · Saint David, AZ

A St David Unified District (4173) high school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 70, Saint David, AZ 85630

  • Math 70% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+35.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$10,938
Chronic Absenteeism41.2%

Students at St David High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 St David 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$49,306

Median home value

$148,500

College educated

25.5%

Homeownership

84.6%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85630; 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 Courses2of 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.

St David Unified District (4173)

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$10,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

St David High School is listed in St David Unified District (4173); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About St David High School

St David High School is a public high school in Saint David, AZ, part of St David Unified District (4173), serving approximately 136 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St David High School

What grades does St David High School serve?

St David High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St David High School?

St David High School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St David High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St David High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does St David High School rank in AZ?

St David High School ranks #51 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is St David High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St David High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 St David High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St David High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is St David High School a charter school?

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

Is St David High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
136
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cochise County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 85630)
1,942
Area median age
47.3
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 85630; 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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