Serving 669 students in grades 9-12, Blue Ridge 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Blue Ridge High School's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
669 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#913 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
24%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
47%
Black
n/a
6%
White
46%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Ridge High School's ranking?
Blue Ridge High School is ranked #913 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Blue Ridge High School often compared to?
Blue Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Show Low High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Ridge High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Blue Ridge High School?
669 students attend Blue Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Blue Ridge High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Ridge High School?
Blue Ridge High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge High School offer ?
Blue Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Blue Ridge High School part of?
Blue Ridge High School is part of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397).
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