High Schools in Safford Unified District

The Safford Unified District in Arizona is home to two high schools: Safford High School and Mt Graham High School. While both schools serve students in grades 9-12, they exhibit significant differences in their academic performance and other key metrics.

Safford High School is the larger of the two, with 836 students, compared to just 58 students at Mt Graham High School. However, Mt Graham High School appears to be the lower-performing school, with significantly lower test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to both Safford High School and the overall Safford Unified District. This disparity is also reflected in the schools' graduation and dropout rates, with Mt Graham High School having a lower four-year graduation rate and a higher dropout rate.

Despite the performance gap, Mt Graham High School spends significantly more per student ($13,934) compared to Safford High School ($6,124). This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving educational outcomes, and other factors, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school culture, likely play a significant role. Overall, the data highlights the need for the Safford Unified District to address the performance disparities between its high schools and work towards improving educational outcomes for all students.