San Carlos 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 74%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
323 students

Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
25 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)15-19%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)35-39%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1

American Indian
(09-10)100%
6%

Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
41%

Black
(09-10)n/a
6%
White
(09-10)n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a

Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
98%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% AZ state average).
How many students attend San Carlos High School?
323 students attend San Carlos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of San Carlos High School students are American Indian.
What grades does San Carlos High School offer ?
San Carlos High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is San Carlos High School part of?
San Carlos High School is part of San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District.
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