Antelope Union High School is a high school outside of Wellton, Arizona. It is the only high school in the Antelope Union High School District and serves eastern Yuma County.
Serving 188 students in grades 9-12, Antelope Union 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Antelope Union High School's student population of 188 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 91% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1952
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Antelope Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Antelope Union High School is 0.31, 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
#1571 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
81%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
78%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Antelope Union High School's ranking?
Antelope Union High School is ranked #1571 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Antelope Union High School often compared to?
Antelope Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arizona Desert Elementary School, Cibola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Antelope Union High School?
The graduation rate of Antelope Union High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Antelope Union High School?
188 students attend Antelope Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Antelope Union High School students are Hispanic, and 19% of students are White.
What grades does Antelope Union High School offer ?
Antelope Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Antelope Union High School part of?
Antelope Union High School is part of Antelope Union High School District (4506).
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