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Joseph City High School

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Joseph City High School is a public high school in Joseph City, Arizona, serving 137 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Holbrook Unified District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Arizona, with a 4-star rating and impressive academic performance that far exceeds the state average.

Joseph City High School boasts a 4-year graduation rate as high as 97% and a very low dropout rate, ranging from 0.6% to 3.5%. The school's student population is unique, with a higher percentage of White (59.12%) and Native American (16.06%) students compared to the state. Joseph City High also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10 to 16.3 students per teacher, and higher spending per student than the state average.

In comparison to nearby Holbrook High School and Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS), Joseph City High School stands out with its exceptional academic performance, graduation rates, and resource allocation. While Holbrook High School and NCIS struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below the state average, Joseph City High School consistently outperforms them, providing a high-quality education to its students.

128

Students ?

8.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,878

Per pupil spending ?

32.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4629 2nd North
Joseph City, AZ 86032

(928) 288-3361

District: Joseph City Unified District

Feeder schools for Joseph City High School:

Elementary:	Joseph City Elementary School
Middle:	Joseph City Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.7%

Hispanic:

18.0%

American Indian:

10.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 72nd percentile in 2018 → 83rd in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (55% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Arizona average (77%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 83rd (2023) from a 72nd-percentile low (2018)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Arizona avg40%

Not ranked this year

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

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	79.2	81 of 469	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	62.8	127 of 464	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	68.0	127 of 509	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	61.8	71 of 285	75.1%	★★★★☆
2018	56.8	119 of 420	71.7%	★★★★☆
2017	61.7	106 of 416	74.5%	★★★★☆
2016	67.0	86 of 406	78.8%	★★★★☆
2014	86.6	45 of 394	88.6%	★★★★☆
2013	82.5	75 of 491	84.7%	★★★★☆
2012	89.8	37 of 471	92.1%	★★★★★
2011	75.3	105 of 397	73.6%	★★★★☆
2010	74.0	110 of 403	72.7%	★★★★☆
2009	72.2	120 of 395	69.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	82.2	54 of 406	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	59.2	132 of 456	71.1%	★★★★☆
2021	60.1	155 of 492	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.8	183 of 354	48.3%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	64.7	97 of 379	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	69.8	83 of 441	81.2%	★★★★☆
2021	54.9	159 of 479	66.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	65.5	86 of 347	75.2%	★★★★☆
2022	54.7	53 of 168	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.5	43 of 253	83.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	71.1	104 of 429	75.8%	★★★★☆
2022	68.9	105 of 455	76.9%	★★★★☆
2021	71.5	102 of 492	79.3%	★★★★☆
2018	86.3	31 of 370	91.6%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	16.7	271 of 374	27.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	80.7	22 of 128	82.8%	★★★★☆
2022	26.0	148 of 255	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.5	61 of 256	76.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	96.7	11 of 172	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	92.8	7 of 380	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	80.0	32 of 422	92.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	84.2	39 of 371	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	56.3	139 of 409	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.4	125 of 448	72.1%	★★★★☆
2019	67.1	46 of 217	78.8%	★★★★☆
2018	43.4	141 of 291	51.5%	★★★☆☆

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 (2023)94th percentile+11 vs school

White (2023)89th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2023)87th percentile+4 vs school

Native American (2023)83rd percentile~ school

Male (2023)76th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)75th percentile-8 vs school

Hispanic (2023)74th percentile-8 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)28th percentile-48 vs school

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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
Joseph City High School	Public	9-12	4629 2nd North	Joseph City	86032	Navajo County	Joseph City Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 288-3361	128	15	8.7		79 (61.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (18.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.2%)								(n/a)	55.0			$10,878	$325	$65	$716	$7,271	$3,216	$10,487
NAVIT - Joseph City High School	Public	9-12	4629 2nd North	Joseph City	86032	Navajo County	Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 288-3307	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$530	$00			$319	$211	$530
NAVIT - Holbrook High School	Public	9-12	455 N 8th Ave	Holbrook	86025	Navajo County	Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 536-6232	2				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$149	$00			$116	$33	$149
Holbrook High School	Public	9-12	455 N 8th Ave	Holbrook	86025	Navajo County	Holbrook Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 524-2815	660	42	15.6		66 (10.0%)	8 (1.2%)	107 (16.2%)	1 (0.2%)	438 (66.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.1%)	17.5	227^th of 271 public high schools	16.2%		19.9	218^th of 270 public high schools	19.3%	9	25.0	15.0	10.0	$9,160	$951	$525	$2,428	$6,988	$695	$7,683
Navajo County Instruction for Success (NCIS)	Public	9-12	294 W Carlos Ave	Holbrook	86025	Navajo County	Navajo County Accommodation District #99	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 524-1821	28	2	12.3		4 (14.3%)	1 (3.6%)	10 (35.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)								(n/a)				$6,531	$238		$476	$6,292	$02	$6,293
NAVIT - Northland Pioneer College PDC	Public	9-12	2251 Navajo Blvd	Holbrook	86025	Navajo County	Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog	No	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 536-6100	4				4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$4,994	$00			$00	$4,994	$4,994

Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph City High School

What district is Joseph City High School in?

Joseph City Unified District

What is the racial makeup of Joseph City High School?

Students at Joseph City High School are 62% White, 18% Hispanic, 10% American Indian, 10% Two or more races.

How many students attend Joseph City High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 128 students attended Joseph City High School.

What schools feed into Joseph City High School?

Joseph City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Joseph City Elementary School
Middle : Joseph City Junior High School

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2024–25 dropout ratesDec 2, 2025

2024–25 graduation ratesNov 7, 2025

2024–25 AASA & AzSCI test scoresOct 10, 2025

2023–24 dropout ratesJun 30, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.