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#839 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 42% in state

Verrado High School

High School · Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) · Buckeye, AZ

An Agua Fria Union High School District (4289) high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

20050 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD, Buckeye, AZ 85396

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation20.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$10,525
Chronic Absenteeism42.1%

Students at Verrado High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
71%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 Verrado 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated939/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buckeye), 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

$114,266

Median home value

$451,000

Median rent

$2,047/mo

College educated

33.2%

Homeownership

93.5%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85396; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.8% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
11 boys'·10 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West-mec - Verrado High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi10Compare →
Canyon View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–122.5 mi2,004Compare →
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10Charter · enrollment unverified5.1K–122.5 mi587Compare →
West-mec Canyon View High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.6 mi2Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$10,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Verrado High School is listed in Agua Fria Union High School District (4289); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Verrado High School

Verrado High School is a public high school in Buckeye, AZ, part of Agua Fria Union High School District (4289), serving approximately 1,948 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #839 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Verrado High School

What grades does Verrado High School serve?

Verrado High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Verrado High School?

Verrado High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,948 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Verrado High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Verrado High School is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Verrado High School rank in AZ?

Verrado High School ranks #839 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Verrado High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Verrado High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Verrado High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Verrado High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Verrado High School a charter school?

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

Is Verrado High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,948
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.1%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 85396)
38,489
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
40.3
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 85396; 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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