Serving 1,775 students in grades 9-12, Buckeye Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,775 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buckeye Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Buckeye Union High School's student population of 1,775 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buckeye Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buckeye Union High School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1558 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
47%
Black
7%
6%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buckeye Union High School's ranking?
Buckeye Union High School is ranked #1558 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Buckeye Union High School often compared to?
Buckeye Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Youngker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Buckeye Union High School?
The graduation rate of Buckeye Union High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Buckeye Union High School?
1,775 students attend Buckeye Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Buckeye Union High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckeye Union High School?
Buckeye Union High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Buckeye Union High School offer ?
Buckeye Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Buckeye Union High School part of?
Buckeye Union High School is part of Buckeye Union High School District (4284).
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