Is Verrado High School a good school?

Verrado High School ranks 135 th of 270 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Verrado High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,948 students attended Verrado High School.

What is the racial makeup of Verrado High School?

Students at Verrado High School are 48% Hispanic, 38% White, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Verrado High School?

Verrado High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Belen Soto Elementary School Elementary : Copper Trails Elementary : Desert Thunder Elementary : Mabel Padgett Elementary School Elementary : Scott L Libby Elementary School Elementary : Verrado Elementary School Elementary : Verrado Heritage Elementary School Middle : Verrado Middle School

Verrado High School

Summary:

Verrado High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Buckeye, Arizona, which is part of the Agua Fria Union High School District. The school has seen fluctuations in its student racial makeup, with a decrease in White students and an increase in Hispanic students over the past few years.

Verrado High School stands out for its strong performance, maintaining a high 4-year graduation rate of 91.5% in 2022-2023, which exceeds the district and state averages. The school's 11th-grade students have consistently outperformed their peers in the district and state on English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. However, the school has struggled with lower rankings for certain student subgroups, such as Native American, Multi-racial, and Special Education students.

While Verrado High School is a solid performer, the region offers a variety of educational options, including nearby high-performing schools like Shadow Ridge High School and Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies, as well as specialized programs through the West-MEC district and the Buckeye Union High School District.

Detail:

Public 9-12

20050 W Indian School Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85396-7201

(623) 932-7400

District: Agua Fria Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
135^th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,166

Feeder schools for Verrado High School:

Elementary:	Belen Soto Elementary School
	Copper Trails
	Desert Thunder
	Mabel Padgett Elementary School
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	Scott L Libby Elementary School
	Verrado Elementary School
	Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Middle:	Verrado Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.8

Number of students: 1,948

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.6%

White:

38.2%

African American:

6.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Verrado High School ranks worse than 50% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Agua Fria Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.53. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Verrado High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.6%), White (38.2%), African American (6.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Verrado High School is 21.8, which is the 2^nd best among 5 high schools in the Agua Fria Union High School District. (See more...)

Compare Verrado High School employs 89.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Verrado High School is $7,166. 3 high schools in the Agua Fria Union High School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Verrado High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Verrado High School 135^th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Verrado High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Agua Fria Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Agua Fria Union High School District 196^th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Verrado High School

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Rank History for all students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	79.60	87^th	395	78.0%
2010	73.75	113^th	403	72.0%
2011	78.41	95^th	397	76.1%
2012	78.92	91^st	471	80.7%
2013	75.32	119^th	491	75.8%
2014	64.92	156^th	394	60.4%
2015	33.21	151^st	261	42.1%
2016	53.83	134^th	406	67.0%
2017	56.13	122^nd	416	70.7%
2018	54.34	132^nd	420	68.6%
2019	47.02	125^th	285	56.1%
2021	60.25	153^rd	509	69.9%
2022	44.70	189^th	464	59.3%
2023	65.36	135^th	469	71.2%
2024	42.53	135^th	270	50.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	71.88	10^th	76	86.8%
2019	35.48	20^th	25	20.0%
2021	59.16	124^th	374	66.8%
2022	30.19	188^th	282	33.3%
2023	21.21	168^th	199	15.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	44.58	29^th	312	90.7%
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%
2023	35.23	16^th	24	33.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	33.53	96^th	155	38.1%
2021	59.90	81^st	422	80.8%
2022	51.77	100^th	380	73.7%
2023	24.27	141^st	172	18.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	48.45	98^th	253	61.3%
2023	60.58	103^rd	347	70.3%
2024	46.51	83^rd	172	51.7%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	93.41	6^th	168	96.4%
2022	64.67	28^th	150	81.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	57.85	112^th	354	68.4%
2019	45.72	125^th	247	49.4%
2021	63.50	142^nd	492	71.1%
2022	44.91	196^th	456	57.0%
2023	59.20	135^th	406	66.7%
2024	38.85	116^th	200	42.0%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	53.62	41^st	102	59.8%
2022	69.28	27^th	125	78.4%
2023	41.26	48^th	74	35.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	51.30	131^st	370	64.6%
2019	47.82	101^st	238	57.6%
2021	56.41	164^th	492	66.7%
2022	40.09	202^nd	455	55.6%
2023	65.86	120^th	429	72.0%
2024	38.20	125^th	219	42.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	61.55	27^th	83	67.5%
2021	50.85	107^th	231	53.7%
2022	42.62	149^th	238	37.4%
2023	61.00	55^th	146	62.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	54.09	46^th	122	62.3%
2019	74.06	7^th	33	78.8%
2021	43.07	144^th	306	52.9%
2022	58.24	90^th	301	70.1%
2023	34.10	120^th	201	40.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	49.89	111^th	311	64.3%
2019	41.35	87^th	183	52.5%
2021	53.51	166^th	479	65.3%
2022	35.04	238^th	441	46.0%
2023	61.80	108^th	379	71.5%
2024	42.85	85^th	170	50.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.29	115^th	256	55.1%
2022	25.05	150^th	255	41.2%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.50	7^th	41	82.9%

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Rank History for White students at Verrado High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	52.48	116^th	291	60.1%
2019	46.77	96^th	217	55.8%
2021	58.96	161^st	448	64.1%
2022	41.01	216^th	409	47.2%
2023	62.49	122^nd	371	67.1%
2024	34.86	118^th	184	35.9%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Verrado High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	153	22	8	108	3	n/a	n/a	294
2008	357	59	25	213	10	n/a	n/a	664
2009	575	80	38	344	25	n/a	n/a	1062
2010	723	88	51	467	25	n/a	n/a	1354
2011	803	79	51	482	18	2	9	1444
2012	790	86	46	572	16	0	20	1530
2013	825	100	37	595	11	1	36	1605
2014	901	100	41	618	8	4	52	1724
2015	956	112	42	660	9	5	71	1855
2016	978	106	43	692	9	8	69	1905
2017	986	120	60	734	12	6	73	1991
2018	989	125	63	751	10	8	77	2023
2019	911	122	52	728	7	8	74	1902
2020	839	109	24	720	3	4	99	1798
2021	758	99	38	685	9	8	49	1646
2022	772	102	27	747	12	6	49	1715
2023	755	108	36	863	11	5	76	1854
2024	744	123	37	927	15	6	96	1948

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Verrado High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	294	19.0	15.5	19.4
2008	664	34.5	19.2	18.5
2009	1062	51.5	20.6	22.1
2010	1354	67.8	19.9	0.7
2011	1444	66.6	21.6	1.4
2012	1530	65.8	23.2	1
2013	1605	69.1	23.2	28.3
2014	1724	72.8	23.6	25.2
2015	1855	74.0	25.0	23.5
2016	1905	84.0	22.6	13.7
2017	1991	80.0	24.8	25.4
2018	2023	88.6	22.8	22.9
2019	1902	88.8	21.4	23
2020	1798	88.6	20.2	19.9
2021	1646	87.4	18.8	n/a
2022	1715	80.0	21.4	7.4
2023	1854	84.5	21.9	25.9
2024	1948	89.3	21.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Verrado High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	294	19.0	15.5	19.4
2008	664	34.5	19.2	18.5
2009	1062	51.5	20.6	22.1
2010	1354	67.8	19.9	0.7
2011	1444	66.6	21.6	1.4
2012	1530	65.8	23.2	1
2013	1605	69.1	23.2	28.3
2014	1724	72.8	23.6	25.2
2015	1855	74.0	25.0	23.5
2016	1905	84.0	22.6	13.7
2017	1991	80.0	24.8	25.4
2018	2023	88.6	22.8	22.9
2019	1902	88.8	21.4	23
2020	1798	88.6	20.2	19.9
2021	1646	87.4	18.8	n/a
2022	1715	80.0	21.4	7.4
2023	1854	84.5	21.9	25.9
2024	1948	89.3	21.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Verrado High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$55 (0.7%)	$145 (1.8%)	$256 (3.2%)	$6,223 (77.4%)	$1,621 (20.2%)	$7,844 (97.5%)	$8,044
2020	$66 (1.0%)	$166 (2.6%)	$298 (4.7%)	$5,373 (84.2%)	$780 (12.2%)	$6,152 (96.4%)	$6,384
2021	$133 (1.4%)	$445 (4.6%)	$710 (7.4%)	$7,293 (76.0%)	$1,718 (17.9%)	$9,012 (94.0%)	$9,590
2022	$73 (1.0%)	$195 (2.7%)	$341 (4.8%)	$6,073 (84.7%)	$825 (11.5%)	$6,898 (96.3%)	$7,166

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Verrado High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 125^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 135^th of 469 High schools	15.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1902	1854	2.5%
African American	122	108	11.5%
American Indian	7	11	57.1%
Asian	52	36	30.8%
Hispanic	728	863	18.5%
Pacific Islander	8	5	37.5%
White	911	755	17.1%
Two or More Races	74	76	2.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23%	25.9%	3%

Schools Near Verrado High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)				AASA Mathematics (2024)				AzSCI Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Verrado High School	Public	9-12	20050 W Indian School Rd	Buckeye	85396	Maricopa County	Agua Fria Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 932-7400	1,948	89	21.8		744 (38.2%)	123 (6.3%)	927 (47.6%)	37 (1.9%)	15 (0.8%)	6 (0.3%)	96 (4.9%)	42.5	135^th of 270 public high schools	50.0%		65.4	135^th of 469 public high schools	71.2%					40.0				32.0		24.0	$7,166	$73	$195	$341	$6,073	$825	$6,898
West-MEC - Verrado High School	Public	9-12	20050 W Indian School Rd	Buckeye	85396	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 932-7400	10				8 (80.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$00			$00
Canyon View High School	Public	9-12	6024 N Perryville Rd	Waddell	85355	Maricopa County	Agua Fria Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 932-7600	2,004	90	22.1		731 (36.5%)	197 (9.8%)	893 (44.6%)	44 (2.2%)	13 (0.6%)	7 (0.3%)	119 (5.9%)	41.8	142^nd of 270 public high schools	47.4%		61	152^nd of 469 public high schools	67.6%	10				41.0				33.0		21.0	$5,374	$75	$177	$327	$4,262	$860	$5,122
West-MEC Canyon View High School	Public	9-12	6024 N Perryville Rd	Waddell	85355	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 932-7600	2				0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$00			$00
BUHSD Institute of Online Learning	Public, Virtual	9-12	751 N 215th Ave	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	Buckeye Union High School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(623) 269-2002	118				37 (31.4%)	14 (11.9%)	60 (50.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.4%)	20.3	216^th of 270 public high schools	20.0%		28	321^st of 469 public high schools	31.6%	105				22.0				21.0				$00			$00
Southwest Campus	Public	9-12	500 N Verrado Way	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 872-6260	20	21	.9		18 (90.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)								(n/a)											$6,894	$00			$5,084	$1,810	$6,894
Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies	Public, Charter	6-12	1495 S Verrado Way	Buckeye	85326	Maricopa County	The Odyssey Preparatory Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 327-1757	1,626				624 (38.4%)	120 (7.4%)	758 (46.6%)	32 (2.0%)	10 (0.6%)	10 (0.6%)	72 (4.4%)	62.1	89^th of 270 public high schools	67.0%		77.5	85^th of 469 public high schools	81.9%	4	40.0	33.0	33.0	58.0	21.0	24.0	8.0	35.0	23.0	34.0	$5,523	$66	$163	$295	$3,834	$1,460	$5,294
EVIT - American Leadership Academy West Foothills	Public	9-12	17608 W Olive Ave	Waddell	85355	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(623) 288-6250	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Shadow Ridge High School	Public	7-12	10909 N Perryville Rd	Surprise	85388	Maricopa County	Dysart Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 523-5100	2,339	110	21.3		1,319 (56.4%)	108 (4.6%)	707 (30.2%)	41 (1.8%)	9 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	150 (6.4%)	67.6	72^nd of 270 public high schools	73.3%		72.6	110^th of 469 public high schools	76.5%	38				60.0				46.0		31.0	$7,922	$227	$863	$1,316	$5,805	$1,028	$6,833
West-MEC - Shadow Ridge High School	Public	9-12	10909 N Perryville Rd	Surprise	85388	Maricopa County	West-MEC - Western Maricopa Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	No	(623) 523-5100	10				8 (80.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)								(n/a)												$00			$00

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