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Show Low High School

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Show Low High School ranks 120 th of 271 Arizona alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades 3-12

120^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 271 Arizona Alternative Schools

Better than 56% of Arizona alternative schools

Summary

Show Low High School is an alternative public school serving grades 3-12 with a total enrollment of 836 students in Show Low, Arizona, which is part of the Show Low Unified District.

The school has seen fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 77.5% to 86.6% for the 4-year graduation rate, which is slightly lower than the state average of around 90%. Dropout rates have also varied, ranging from 2.1% to 6.1%, higher than the state average of 3-4%. However, the school's test scores in Science, English Language Arts, and Mathematics for 11th-grade students are generally higher than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 22% to 46%. The school serves a significant population of students from low-income families, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 15.2% to 30.9%.

Compared to nearby schools, the Sequoia Village School, a charter school in a different district, has a much higher spending per student at $12,481, which may contribute to its academic performance. The Wmi On Line school, which is also part of the Show Low Unified District, has similar graduation and dropout rates to Show Low High School. Overall, Show Low High School appears to be a relatively strong-performing alternative school within its district, with some areas for potential improvement, particularly in graduation rates and dropout prevention.

858

Students ?

21.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,595

Per pupil spending ?

30.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1201 N. Cougar Lane
Show Low, AZ 85901

(928) 537-6200

District: Show Low Unified District

Feeder schools for Show Low High School:

Elementary:	Linden Elementary School
	Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
	Whipple Ranch Elementary School
Middle:	Show Low Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.3%

Hispanic:

21.0%

American Indian:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 75th percentile in 2022 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the Arizona average (80%)

✓Above the Arizona median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 75th-percentile peak (2022) to 56th (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg32%

Arizona avg30%

120^th of 271

Arizona public high schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From bottom 47% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

157^th of 289Show Low Unified District among Arizona districts

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
2025	47.4	120 of 271	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.9	140 of 270	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.6	167 of 469	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.0	114 of 464	75.4%	★★★★☆
2021	60.2	154 of 509	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.0	133 of 285	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.4	122 of 420	71.0%	★★★★☆
2017	41.9	181 of 416	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.6	154 of 406	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	37.4	138 of 261	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	66.6	144 of 394	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.3	150 of 491	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.1	132 of 471	72.0%	★★★★☆
2011	77.2	100 of 397	74.8%	★★★★☆
2010	64.4	150 of 403	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.5	127 of 395	67.8%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	20.2	221 of 301	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.0	202 of 306	34.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	9.1	181 of 231	21.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2021	44.6	29 of 312	90.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	40.4	113 of 207	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.4	132 of 200	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.8	152 of 406	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.5	131 of 456	71.3%	★★★★☆
2021	59.5	158 of 492	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.0	129 of 247	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.7	122 of 354	65.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	53.9	142 of 379	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.7	134 of 441	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.5	247 of 479	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.4	178 of 311	42.8%	★★☆☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	69.8	22 of 150	85.3%	★★★★☆
2021	31.1	69 of 168	58.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	46.7	81 of 180	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.6	82 of 172	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.0	106 of 347	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.6	84 of 253	66.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	47.9	101 of 223	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.2	116 of 219	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.4	175 of 429	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.7	120 of 455	73.6%	★★★★☆
2021	55.5	170 of 492	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.1	112 of 238	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.9	146 of 370	60.5%	★★★☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	30.7	22 of 44	50.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	24.6	163 of 199	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	78.4	55 of 282	80.5%	★★★★☆
2021	62.9	112 of 374	70.1%	★★★★☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	28.5	80 of 128	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.1	150 of 255	41.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	30.3	115 of 256	55.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	57.9	29 of 129	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	27.2	41 of 94	56.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	44.0	136 of 380	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.9	202 of 422	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	17.5	153 of 155	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	32.6	128 of 178	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.8	150 of 184	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.8	220 of 371	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.7	164 of 409	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.0	209 of 448	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.7	152 of 217	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.0	152 of 291	47.8%	★★☆☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2021)91st percentile+21 vs school

Homeless (2022)85th percentile+10 vs school

Pacific Islander (2022)78th percentile~ school

Special Education (2022)64th percentile-11 vs school

Hispanic (2023)63rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)55th percentile~ school

Male (2025)55th percentile~ school

Migrant (2022)50th percentile-25 vs school

Female (2025)45th percentile-10 vs school

Native American (2023)38th percentile-27 vs school

White (2025)28th percentile-28 vs school

African American (2022)27th percentile-49 vs school

Asian (2021)22nd percentile-48 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)18th percentile-46 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts46%+6 vs state

Mathematics32%~ state avg

Science26%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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
Show Low High School	Public, Alternative	3-12	1201 N. Cougar Lane	Show Low	85901	Navajo County	Show Low Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 537-6200	858	40	21.5		612 (71.3%)	8 (0.9%)	180 (21.0%)	10 (1.2%)	25 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (2.4%)								(n/a)	46.0	32.0	26.0	$8,595	$706	$229	$1,641	$6,048	$1,613	$7,660
Wmi On Line	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	500W. Old Linden Rd.	Show Low	85901	Navajo County	Show Low Unified District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(928) 537-6200	9				7 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$1,914	$120	$114	$354	$1,122	$558	$1,680
Sequoia Village School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	982 Full House Ln	Show Low	85901	Navajo County	Edkey Inc. - Sequoia Village School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(928) 537-1208	173	10	17.3		111 (64.2%)	1 (0.6%)	40 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.1%)								(n/a)				$12,481	$1,404	$912	$3,721	$6,304	$3,860	$10,164
Blue Ridge K-12 Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	1200 W White Mountain Blvd	Lakeside	85929	Navajo County	Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(928) 368-6126	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Show Low High School

Is Show Low High School a good school?

Show Low High School ranks 120^th of 271 Arizona alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Show Low High School in?

Show Low Unified District

How many students attend Show Low High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 858 students attended Show Low High School.

What is the racial makeup of Show Low High School?

Students at Show Low High School are 71% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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