Serving 62 students in grades 9-12, Edge High School - Northwest ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edge High School - Northwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Edge High School - Northwest's student population of 62 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edge High School - Northwest ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edge High School - Northwest is 0.64, 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
#437 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edge High School - Northwest's ranking?
Edge High School - Northwest is ranked #437 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edge High School - Northwest?
The graduation rate of Edge High School - Northwest is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Edge High School - Northwest?
62 students attend Edge High School - Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Edge High School - Northwest students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Edge High School - Northwest offer ?
Edge High School - Northwest offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Edge High School - Northwest part of?
Edge High School - Northwest is part of Edge School Inc. The (4421) School District.
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