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#348 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Top 17% in state

Willcox High School

High School · Willcox Unified District (4170) · Willcox, AZ

A Willcox Unified District (4170) high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

240 N BISBEE AVE, Willcox, AZ 85643

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$12,351
Chronic Absenteeism36.7%

Students at Willcox High School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 Willcox 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,098/100K

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

$56,952

Median home value

$161,500

Median rent

$700/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

68.1%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ctd - Willcox High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi1Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Willcox Unified District (4170)

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Willcox High School is listed in Willcox Unified District (4170); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Willcox High School

Willcox High School is a public high school in Willcox, AZ, part of Willcox Unified District (4170), serving approximately 406 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #348 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Willcox High School

What grades does Willcox High School serve?

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

How many students attend Willcox High School?

Willcox High School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Willcox High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Willcox High School rank in AZ?

Willcox High School ranks #348 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Willcox High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Willcox High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Willcox High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Willcox High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Willcox High School a charter school?

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

Is Willcox High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
406
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Cochise County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.7%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 85643)
8,524
Area median age
40.4
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 85643; 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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