Serving 408 students in grades 9-12, South Ridge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Ridge High School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Ridge 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 South Ridge High School is 0.21, 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
#1076 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
89%
47%
Black
5%
6%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Ridge High School's ranking?
South Ridge High School is ranked #1076 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of South Ridge High School is 80-84%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend South Ridge High School?
408 students attend South Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of South Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does South Ridge High School offer ?
South Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Ridge High School part of?
South Ridge High School is part of American Charter Schools Foundation D.B.A. South R (88334) School District.
In what neighborhood is South Ridge High School located?
South Ridge High School is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Estrella Village.
School Reviews
2 8/1/2011
They boast of high testing scores and call themselves a prep school. They carry struggling students along because they get paid for attendance and then comb the rolls for students they fear may bring their AIMS scores down and kick them out of the school right before the test is administered. Teachers bonuses are tied to testing scores now so they remove students who may jeopardize the schools ratings right before test time. Dont send your kids here.
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