Agua Fria High School

530 E Riley Dr
Avondale, AZ 85323
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 1,599 students in grades 9-12, Agua Fria High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in AZ)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Agua Fria High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Agua Fria High School's student population of 1,599 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,599 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
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School Rankings

Agua Fria High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Agua Fria High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#792 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Agua Fria High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Agua Fria High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Agua Fria High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Agua Fria High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Agua Fria High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
73%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Agua Fria High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Agua Fria High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
34%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Agua Fria High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Agua Fria High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Agua Fria High School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
77%
This chart displays graduation rate of Agua Fria High School and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Agua Fria High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Agua Fria High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Agua Fria High School's ranking?
Agua Fria High School is ranked #792 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Agua Fria High School often compared to?
Agua Fria High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millennium High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Agua Fria High School?
The graduation rate of Agua Fria High School is 92%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Agua Fria High School?
1,599 students attend Agua Fria High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Agua Fria High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Agua Fria High School?
Agua Fria High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Agua Fria High School offer ?
Agua Fria High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Agua Fria High School part of?
Agua Fria High School is part of Agua Fria Union High School District (4289).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 92% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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