Ash Fork Joint Unified District

The Ash Fork Joint Unified District is a small school district in Arizona that serves students from elementary through high school. The district consists of three schools: Ash Fork Elementary School, Ash Fork High School, and Ash Fork Middle School.

Among the three schools, Ash Fork High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Arizona. The school boasts a 95% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.6% dropout rate, well above state averages. Additionally, Ash Fork High School has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its strong academic performance.

While the schools in the district generally perform above the state average on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics, there are areas for potential improvement, such as English Language Arts proficiency at the middle school level and science proficiency across the elementary and middle schools. The district also serves a predominantly low-income student population, with all three schools having high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 75% to 79%. This raises questions about equity in resource allocation and the challenges these schools may face in supporting their students' academic and social-emotional needs.