Coolidge Unified District

The Coolidge Unified District in Arizona operates 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools (1 alternative program and 1 virtual academy). The district serves a diverse student population, with Hispanic students making up the largest racial group across the schools.

While Coolidge High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.2%, the alternative and virtual high schools face significant challenges. The Coolidge Alternative Program has the lowest student-teacher ratio but also the lowest graduation rate (45%) and highest dropout rate (8.2%) in the district. Similarly, the Coolidge Virtual Academy has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but also the second-lowest graduation rate (52%) and the highest dropout rate (26.5%).

Across the district, proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science lag behind state averages, with the highest ELA proficiency rate at just 24% (Heartland Ranch Elementary), compared to the state average of 45%. Additionally, the district faces high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, ranging from 62.57% to 84%, which may indicate broader socioeconomic and equity challenges that need to be addressed.