Summary:
The 85534 zip code area has only one high school, Duncan High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This small school of 132 students has a predominantly White student population, with 18.94% Hispanic and smaller percentages of other races. While the school's graduation rate of 88% is slightly below the state average, its dropout rate of 2% is relatively low.
Academically, Duncan High School faces significant challenges, with only 11% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Science, 5% in English Language Arts, and 10% in Mathematics - all well below the state averages. The school's spending per student of $9,386 is lower than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 16.9 is slightly higher than the recommended ratio. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 166th out of 464 Arizona high schools in 2021-2022 to 382nd out of 469 in 2022-2023, with a 3-star rating in 2021-2022 and a 1-star rating in 2022-2023.
The data suggests that Duncan Unified District and Duncan High School need to address the significant academic challenges faced by their students. Targeted interventions, increased resources, and a focus on improving teaching and learning practices may be necessary to help the school improve its performance and better serve the educational needs of the community.
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