Schools in Wickenburg, AZ

The city of Wickenburg, Arizona is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area generally perform below the state average in academic proficiency, with the exception of Hassayampa Elementary School, which has slightly higher proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade.

Wickenburg High School is the largest school in the district with 457 students, but it has a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 78.4% and a dropout rate of 5.2%. Its test scores are also below the state average, with only 30% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 29% proficient in Mathematics. In contrast, the smaller Vulture Peak Middle School has a student population of 130 and its test scores are also below the state average, with only 25% of 6th graders and 23% of 7th graders proficient in English Language Arts.

The Wickenburg Virtual Academy, an alternative school with just 54 students, has a similar 4-year graduation rate and dropout rate as Wickenburg High School, but its spending per student is significantly lower at $4,403 compared to $6,736 at Wickenburg High School. The small size of some schools, such as West-MEC - Wickenburg High School with only 10 students, may present challenges in terms of resources and opportunities for students.