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#822 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 41% in state

Tonopah Valley High School

High School · Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) · Tonopah, AZ

A Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254) high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

38201 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD, Tonopah, AZ 85354

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.2:1
District spending per student$10,380
Chronic Absenteeism51.6%

Students at Tonopah Valley High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 Tonopah Valley 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$64,596

Median home value

$277,600

Median rent

$1,343/mo

College educated

10.3%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West-mec - Tonopah Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–120.0 mi11Compare →
Ruth Fisher Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–120.2 mi734Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254)

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$10,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tonopah Valley High School is listed in Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tonopah Valley High School

Tonopah Valley High School is a public high school in Tonopah, AZ, part of Saddle Mountain Unified School District (4254), serving approximately 882 students in grades 7th-12th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #822 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tonopah Valley High School

What grades does Tonopah Valley High School serve?

Tonopah Valley High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Tonopah Valley High School?

Tonopah Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonopah Valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tonopah Valley High School is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tonopah Valley High School rank in AZ?

Tonopah Valley High School ranks #822 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Tonopah Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tonopah Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Tonopah Valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tonopah Valley High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tonopah Valley High School a charter school?

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

Is Tonopah Valley High School a Title I school?

No, Tonopah Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
882
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 85354)
7,731
Area average commute
39.7 min
Area median age
39.5
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 85354; 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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