Amphitheater Unified District

The Amphitheater Unified District in Arizona consists of 22 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district as a whole is ranked 150 out of 288 in Arizona and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out as high-performing, including The Innovation Academy, Painted Sky Elementary School, and Winifred Harelson Elementary School. These schools have exceptional test scores, with 52-85% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Amphitheater High School struggles, with only 9-15% proficiency in these subjects.

The data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, with schools serving higher percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch tending to have lower test scores and graduation rates. While the district's spending per student varies widely, from $6,207 to $16,238 per student, there is no clear correlation between spending and performance. These findings suggest the need for the district to address equity and ensure all students have access to high-quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic status.