High Schools in Antelope Union High School District

The Antelope Union High School District in Arizona is home to a single high school, Antelope Union High School, which serves 199 students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has declined in recent years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking that has dropped from 342 out of 464 Arizona high schools in 2021-2022 to 459 out of 469 in 2022-2023.

Academically, Antelope Union High School struggles, with proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly below state averages in science (2% vs. 22%), English language arts (3% vs. 40%), and mathematics (5% vs. 32%). The school's four-year graduation rate of 81.4% is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate of 6.1% is higher. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (64.32%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the school's challenges, it spends more per student ($18,017) than the state average, raising questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need for a closer examination of the school's instructional practices and support systems. The school's racial/ethnic composition, with a majority Hispanic student population, also highlights the importance of addressing educational equity and ensuring that all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities.