Serving 1,556 students in grades 9-12, Ironwood Ridge High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ironwood Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ironwood Ridge High School's student population of 1,556 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ironwood Ridge High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ironwood Ridge High School is 0.55, 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
#254 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
31%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
60%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
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 Ironwood Ridge High School's ranking?
Ironwood Ridge High School is ranked #254 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ironwood Ridge High School often compared to?
Ironwood Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canyon Del Oro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ironwood Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Ironwood Ridge High School is 94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Ironwood Ridge High School?
1,556 students attend Ironwood Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ironwood Ridge High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ironwood Ridge High School?
Ironwood Ridge High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ironwood Ridge High School offer ?
Ironwood Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ironwood Ridge High School part of?
Ironwood Ridge High School is part of Amphitheater Unified District (4406) School District.
School Reviews
1 10/16/2020
No, I would not have my child go to this school. The teachers are disorganized and can be unkind to students. Especially during covid, they apparently don't really care about the students. I would have my child go to Marana school district or Catalina school district. If I could go back, I would have brought a house on the other side of town, a waste of my tax money.
5 3/2/2011
Great school with caring people. Teachers are rigorous, but understanding. Smartboards and technology in many classes. The school has a clubs galore; students can definitely get involved as a Night Hawk!
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