The 712 students who took the ACT test were assessed at four proficiency levels in each subject. Those achieving proficiency level one and two failed the test, while students reaching the third and fourth proficiency level 12% passed the test.
In 2022 Arizona had roughly one teacher for every 19 students, compared to the national average of one teacher for 16 students. Teachers handling a higher number of students was found to have negative consequences for students’ school performance.
A 2023 study from Scholaroo.com ranked Arizona last out of all U.S. states in terms of educational success, giving the state poor markets for school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
Some data provided by the Arizona Department of Education may be incomplete due to the Family and Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
| School Name | % Who Passed |
|---|---|
| Nogales High School | < 10% |
| Patagonia Union High School | < 10% |
| Pierson High School | < 10% |
| Pinnacle Charter High School | < 10% |
| PVHS AOI Program | < 10% |
| Rio Rico High School | < 10% |
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