Top Rankings
Buckeye Union High School District (4284) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,406 students in Buckeye Union High School District (4284). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Buckeye Union High School District (4284) have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
5,406 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Buckeye Union High School District (4284), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#396 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Graduation Rate
93%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
60 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
32 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,253 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
47%
# Black Students
394 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
1,508 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
28%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
-
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,462
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,434
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,292
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,218
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,394 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,718 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,394
$11,257
Spending / Student
$9,718
$11,161
Best Buckeye Union High School District (4284) Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estrella Foothills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13033 S Estrella Pkwy
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 269-1200
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 269-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,398 students
Rank: #22.
Youngker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-1300
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,099 students
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 E Eason Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-1100
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,775 students
Rank: #44.
Buhsd Institute Of Online Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
751 N 215th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-2002
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-2002
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Buckeye Academy
Magnet School
402 W Narramore
Higley, AZ 85236
(623) 386-9701
Higley, AZ 85236
(623) 386-9701
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buckeye Union High School District (4284)?
Buckeye Union High School District (4284) manages 5 public schools serving 5,406 students.
What is the rank of Buckeye Union High School District (4284)?
Buckeye Union High School District (4284) is ranked #387 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buckeye Union High School District (4284)?
60% of Buckeye Union High School District (4284) students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buckeye Union High School District (4284)?
Buckeye Union High School District (4284) has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Buckeye Union High School District (4284)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,718 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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