Summary:
The 85610 zip code is home to a single high school, Valley Union High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This small school has faced academic challenges, with low proficiency rates on state assessments and a fluctuating statewide ranking that currently places it 335th out of 469 Arizona high schools.
Valley Union High School's student population of 106 is predominantly White (69.81%) with a significant Hispanic representation (23.58%). The school has a high percentage of students (49.06%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite higher-than-average spending per student ($20,641) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio (12.4), the school's academic performance remains a concern, with only 8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Science, 20% in English Language Arts, and 16% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 22%, 40%, and 32%, respectively.
The school's four-year graduation rate for 2021-2022 was 81.5%, with a dropout rate of 3.2% for the same year. These metrics suggest that while the majority of students are completing their high school education, there is still room for improvement in ensuring all students successfully transition to graduation. The Valley Union High School District will need to address the academic performance and demographic challenges faced by Valley Union High School to provide a stronger educational foundation for the students in this community.
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