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St David High School

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

St David High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the town of Saint David, Arizona, with a student population of just 125. Despite its small size, the school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Arizona high schools over the past decade, maintaining strong academic performance and high graduation rates.

St David High School's academic excellence is evident across different student groups. Female, male, Hispanic, and White students have all performed exceptionally well, with rankings in the top 50% of Arizona high schools. The school has been particularly successful in supporting English Language Learners and Special Education students, with rankings in the top 10% and top 7% of the state, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 84.6% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average, and its dropout rate has remained low at 0% to 1.4%.

Compared to nearby schools like Tombstone High School and Benson High School in the Tombstone Unified District and Benson Unified School District, St David High School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance and its ability to support the learning and development of all its students, regardless of their background or special needs.

137

Students ?

23.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,844

Per pupil spending ?

39.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

70 E Patton St
Saint David, AZ 85630-6207

(520) 720-4781

District: St David Unified District

Feeder schools for St David High School:

Elementary:

St David Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

Hispanic:

14.6%

American Indian:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2013 → 56th in 2023

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2013

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

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Arizona avg40%

Not ranked this year

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

124^th of 289St David 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
2023	46.5	207 of 469	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	89.5	37 of 464	92.0%	★★★★★
2021	82.7	77 of 509	84.9%	★★★★☆
2019	58.3	83 of 285	70.9%	★★★★☆
2018	75.4	61 of 420	85.5%	★★★★☆
2017	66.9	86 of 416	79.3%	★★★★☆
2016	53.5	137 of 406	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	46.2	113 of 261	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	78.3	87 of 394	77.9%	★★★★☆
2013	82.7	71 of 491	85.5%	★★★★☆
2012	74.1	121 of 471	74.3%	★★★★☆
2011	72.1	116 of 397	70.8%	★★★★☆
2010	84.5	69 of 403	82.9%	★★★★☆
2009	64.6	150 of 395	62.0%	★★★☆☆

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
2023	63.6	122 of 406	70.0%	★★★★☆
2022	72.9	83 of 456	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.1	104 of 492	78.9%	★★★★☆
2019	90.1	19 of 247	92.3%	★★★★★
2018	77.0	55 of 354	84.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	47.3	175 of 379	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	19.5	374 of 479	21.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	47.7	158 of 347	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.2	51 of 168	69.6%	★★★★☆
2018	72.6	35 of 253	86.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	26.3	300 of 429	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	93.3	28 of 455	93.8%	★★★★★
2021	82.9	66 of 492	86.6%	★★★★☆
2018	66.8	93 of 370	74.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2022	75.1	27 of 380	92.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	31.8	258 of 371	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	78.1	59 of 409	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	74.5	91 of 448	79.7%	★★★★☆
2019	45.8	100 of 217	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.2	69 of 291	76.3%	★★★★☆

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 (2022)93rd percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2021)91st percentile+6 vs school

Female (2023)70th percentile+14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)54th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2023)54th percentile~ school

White (2023)30th percentile-25 vs school

Male (2023)30th percentile-26 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
CTD - St. David High School	Public	9-12	70 E Patton St	Saint David	85630	Cochise County	Cochise Technology District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-4781	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
St David High School	Public	9-12	70 E Patton St	Saint David	85630	Cochise County	St David Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-4781	137	6	23.4		112 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)	42.0			$6,844	$293	$83	$669	$5,572	$896	$6,468
Benson Digital Learning Center	Public	9-12	197 E 7th St	Benson	85602	Cochise County	Benson Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-6702	41	1	68.3		22 (53.7%)	2 (4.9%)	17 (41.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$7,529	$167	$890	$1,224	$5,463	$1,009	$6,472
Benson High School	Public	9-12	360 S Patagonia St	Benson	85602	Cochise County	Benson Unified School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-6841	402	29	13.6		268 (66.7%)	2 (0.5%)	104 (25.9%)	6 (1.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	17 (4.2%)	61.7	86^th of 271 public high schools	68.3%		51.9	113^th of 270 public high schools	58.1%	27	56.0	44.0	27.0	$11,991	$591	$491	$1,673	$8,849	$2,060	$10,909
CTD - Benson High School	Public	9-12	360 S Patagonia St	Benson	85602	Cochise County	Cochise Technology District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 720-6873	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				$08	$00			$00	$08	$08
CTD - Tombstone High School	Public	9-12	1211 N Yellow Jacket Way	Tombstone	85638	Cochise County	Cochise Technology District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 457-2215	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)					$00			$00
Tombstone High School	Public	9-12	1211 N. Yellowjacket Way	Tombstone	85638	Cochise County	Tombstone Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 457-2215	461	27	16.9		252 (54.7%)	9 (2.0%)	165 (35.8%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (6.1%)	49.4	114^th of 271 public high schools	57.9%		56.6	99^th of 270 public high schools	63.3%	15	46.0	34.0	27.0	$11,243	$7,803	$1,849	$17,455	$831	$760	$1,591

Frequently Asked Questions about St David High School

What district is St David High School in?

St David Unified District

How many students attend St David High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 137 students attended St David High School.

What is the racial makeup of St David High School?

Students at St David High School are 82% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into St David High School?

St David High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : St David Elementary School

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