Apache Junction High School is a high school in Apache Junction, Arizona under the jurisdiction of the Apache Junction Unified School District.
Serving 864 students in grades 9-12, Apache Junction 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apache Junction High School's student population of 864 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
864 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar
School Rankings
Apache Junction 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 Apache Junction High School is 0.57, 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
#1363 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
50%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Prospectors
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apache Junction High School's ranking?
Apache Junction High School is ranked #1363 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Apache Junction High School often compared to?
Apache Junction High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Imagine Prep Superstition, Apache Trail High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apache Junction High School?
The graduation rate of Apache Junction High School is 83%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Apache Junction High School?
864 students attend Apache Junction High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Apache Junction High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apache Junction High School?
Apache Junction High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Apache Junction High School offer ?
Apache Junction High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Apache Junction High School part of?
Apache Junction High School is part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443) School District.
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