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Mt Graham High School

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Mt Graham High School is a small public high school in Safford, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 58 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Unfortunately, this school has struggled academically, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Arizona high schools and receiving low 1-star or 0-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Mt Graham High School's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across various assessments, including science, English language arts, and math. For example, in 2022-2023, only 8% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in science, compared to 16% in the Safford Unified District and 22% statewide. The school also has high dropout rates ranging from 3.3% to 15.2% and lower graduation rates than nearby high schools like Safford High School and Thatcher High School.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, Mt Graham High School continues to struggle. This suggests that the school's challenges may be rooted in factors beyond just resources, such as socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these complex issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes and opportunities for the students at Mt Graham High School.

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,934

Per pupil spending ?

60.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 W Discovery Park Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546-2297

(928) 348-7060

District: Safford Unified District

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.3%

White:

43.0%

American Indian:

2.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 22nd percentile in 2011 → 12th in 2023

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arizona average (6% vs 31% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Arizona average (59% vs 80%)

!Dropout rate above the Arizona average (28% vs 5%)

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school6%

District avg23%

Arizona avg31%

Not ranked this year

Mt Graham High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

182^nd of 289Safford Unified District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	15.6	415 of 469	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.9	338 of 464	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.3	439 of 509	13.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	14.3	370 of 420	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	13.9	367 of 416	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	13.3	372 of 406	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	14.9	332 of 394	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	17.5	409 of 491	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	21.6	369 of 471	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	21.1	311 of 397	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	8.3	383 of 403	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	23.7	290 of 395	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	21.8	331 of 456	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.6	407 of 492	17.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	29.9	277 of 441	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	19.5	374 of 479	21.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	15.4	380 of 429	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	12.1	402 of 455	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.5	408 of 492	17.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	31.9	212 of 422	49.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	11.0	334 of 371	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	7.3	364 of 409	11.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	12.4	362 of 448	19.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2021)50th percentile+36 vs school

Hispanic (2022)37th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2022)27th percentile~ school

Male (2023)11th percentile~ school

White (2023)10th percentile~ school

By subject vs Arizona (2022-2023) ?

Science8%-14 vs state

English Language Arts7%-33 vs state

Mathematics4%-28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)	AASA Mathematics (2025)	AzSCI Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th 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
GIFT - Mt. Graham High School	Public	9-12	3200 West Discovery Park Blvd.	Safford	85546	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-3393	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Mt Graham High School	Public	9-12	300 W Discovery Park Blvd	Safford	85546	Graham County	Safford Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-7060	86	5	17.2		37 (43.0%)	1 (1.2%)	45 (52.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)				$13,934	$178		$356	$12,359	$1,397	$13,756
GIFT - Safford High School	Public	9-12	1400 W 11th St	Safford	85546	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-3393	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Safford High School	Public	9-12	1400 W 11th St	Safford	85546	Graham County	Safford Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-7050	828	43	19.0		325 (39.3%)	8 (1.0%)	472 (57.0%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.4%)	26.1	191^st of 271 public high schools	29.5%		33.9	167^th of 270 public high schools	38.1%	24	29.0	22.0	17.0	$6,124	$106	$34	$245	$5,193	$792	$5,985
GIFT - Thatcher High School	Public	9-12	601 N 3rd Ave	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 348-3393	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Thatcher High School	Public	9-12	601 North 3rd Avenue	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Thatcher Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-7270	512	31	16.7		377 (73.6%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (22.5%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.3%)	53.8	107^th of 271 public high schools	60.5%		68.1	69^th of 270 public high schools	74.4%	38	48.0	40.0	26.0	$5,475	$07	$16	$31	$4,465	$986	$5,451
GIFT - Gila Institute for Technology	Public	9-12	615 N Stadium Ave	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 428-2950	24	3	8.0		15 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
Eagle Online Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	3490 W Main St	Thatcher	85552	Graham County	Thatcher Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(928) 348-7200	49				32 (65.3%)	1 (2.0%)	15 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)					$00			$00
GIFT - Pima High School	Public	9-12	38 E 200 South	Pima	85543	Graham County	Gila Institute for Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 348-3393	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Gila Valley Learning Center	Public	9-12	170 S. Main Street	Pima	85543	Graham County	Pima Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 387-8015	18				7 (38.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$6,775	$00			$4,197	$2,578	$6,775

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Graham High School

How many students attend Mt Graham High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 86 students attended Mt Graham High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mt Graham High School?

Students at Mt Graham High School are 52% Hispanic, 43% White, 2% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Mt Graham High School in?

Safford Unified District

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