For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 360 students in Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454) have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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
2 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
360 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454), which is ranked within the top 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 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#374 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.66
# American Indian Students
8 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
1 Student
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
274 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
47%
# Black Students
28 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
8%
6%
# White Students
40 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
11%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 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:
113
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,850 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,239 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,850
$11,257
Spending / Student
$16,239
$11,161
Best Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454) Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Cruz Center For Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N Main St
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2200
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Main St
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2200
Eloy, AZ 85131
(520) 466-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454)?
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454) manages 2 public schools serving 360 students.
What is the rank of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454)?
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454) is ranked #293 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454)?
76% of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454) students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454)?
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454) has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,239 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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