Yavapai County High School is an accommodation high school in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Its operator, the Yavapai Accommodation School District, was established in 2001 to serve high school students. Its current campus opened in the fall of 2004.
Serving 30 students in grades 9-12, Yavapai County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yavapai County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yavapai County High School's student population of 30 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Colors
Purple, Yellow
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yavapai County High School is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
63%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 35% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Yavapai County High School?
The graduation rate of Yavapai County High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Yavapai County High School?
30 students attend Yavapai County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Yavapai County High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yavapai County High School?
Yavapai County High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yavapai County High School offer ?
Yavapai County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yavapai County High School part of?
Yavapai County High School is part of Yavapai Accommodation School District (79379).
In what neighborhood is Yavapai County High School located?
Yavapai County High School is located in the Prescott Valley Units neighborhood of Prescott Valley, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Prescott Valley Units.
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