Serving 13 students in grades 7-12, Superstition Mountain On-line School ranks in the top 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 was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
69%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
14%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Superstition Mountain On-line School?
The graduation rate of Superstition Mountain On-line School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Superstition Mountain On-line School?
13 students attend Superstition Mountain On-line School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Superstition Mountain On-line School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Superstition Mountain On-line School offer ?
Superstition Mountain On-line School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Superstition Mountain On-line School part of?
Superstition Mountain On-line School is part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District.
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