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#1287 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Superior Junior/senior High School
High School · Superior Unified School District (4440) · Superior, AZ
A Superior Unified School District (4440) high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 W PANTHER DR, Superior, AZ 85173
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Superior Junior/senior High School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 Superior Junior/senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,472/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Superior), 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
$42,902
Median home value
$141,400
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cvit - Superior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 1 | 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.
Superior Unified School District (4440)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,451NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Superior Junior/senior High School is listed in Superior Unified School District (4440); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Superior Junior/senior High School
Superior Junior/senior High School is a public high school in Superior, AZ, part of Superior Unified School District (4440), serving approximately 156 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,287 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Superior Junior/senior High School
What grades does Superior Junior/senior High School serve?
Superior Junior/senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Superior Junior/senior High School?
Superior Junior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Superior Junior/senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Superior Junior/senior High School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Superior Junior/senior High School rank in AZ?
Superior Junior/senior High School ranks #1,287 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Superior Junior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Superior Junior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Superior Junior/senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Superior Junior/senior High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Superior Junior/senior High School a charter school?
No, Superior Junior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Superior Junior/senior High School a Title I school?
No, Superior Junior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pinal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.4%
- Phone
- (520) 689-3000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 85173)
- 2,534
- Area median age
- 53.2
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 85173; 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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