Serving 156 students in grades 9-12, Gila Bend High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Gila Bend High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gila Bend High School is 0.49, 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.
Gila Bend High School is ranked #1466 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gila Bend High School?
The graduation rate of Gila Bend High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Gila Bend High School?
156 students attend Gila Bend High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gila Bend High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gila Bend High School?
Gila Bend High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gila Bend High School offer ?
Gila Bend High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gila Bend High School part of?
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