Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Parker 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Parker High School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Parker 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 Parker 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
#1332 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
27%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
18%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parker High School's ranking?
Parker High School is ranked #1332 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parker High School?
The graduation rate of Parker High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Parker High School?
497 students attend Parker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Parker High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parker High School?
Parker High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parker High School offer ?
Parker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Parker High School part of?
Parker High School is part of Parker Unified School District (4510).
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