Amphitheater Unified District

The Amphitheater Unified District in Arizona encompasses 22 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

Among the standout schools in the district are The Innovation Academy, which ranks 65th out of 1,245 Arizona elementary schools and has a 5-star rating, as well as Painted Sky Elementary School and Richard B Wilson Junior School, which both rank in the top 250 elementary schools in the state and have 4-star ratings. These schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with 70-89% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

In contrast, Amphitheater High School stands out as a lower-performing school, with only 9-11% of 11th graders proficient in core subjects and a 67.7% four-year graduation rate. This disparity in performance across the district suggests the need to address achievement gaps and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic status or the resources available to their school.