Safford High School

About Safford High School

Safford High School is a public high school located in Safford, Arizona. It is part of the Safford Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school is known for its excellent academic programs, which include advanced placement courses, honors classes, and a wide range of extracurricular activities. In addition to its academic programs, Safford High School also offers a variety of athletic programs, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and track & field. The school also has a strong tradition of community involvement, with students participating in a variety of service projects throughout the year. Safford High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students, and its staff is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.

Address:	1400 W 11th St Safford, AZ 85546
Phone:	(928) 348-7050
Site:	saffordusd.k12.az.us
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	735 students

Overview Safford High School

Safford High School serves 735 students in grades 9-12.
Safford High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Safford High School

Safford High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Safford High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.