Coolidge Unified District

The Coolidge Unified District in Arizona operates 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district faces significant challenges, with its schools performing poorly compared to the state average on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates.

Coolidge High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, with the highest 4-year graduation rate at 89.2% and the lowest dropout rate at 3.1%. It also has the highest test scores, with 17% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the alternative schools in the district, Coolidge Alternative Program and Coolidge Virtual Academy, have the lowest test scores, graduation rates, and highest dropout rates, suggesting a need for additional support and resources for these students.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.57% to 84% across the schools, indicates a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which may be contributing to the low academic performance. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools also suggests a potential need for more equitable resource allocation within the Coolidge Unified District.