Summary:
The Grand Canyon Unified District in Arizona operates two schools: Grand Canyon Elementary and Grand Canyon High School. While the high school is a standout performer, the elementary school has struggled academically.
Grand Canyon High School is the clear standout, ranking in the top 21% of Arizona high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 92.3% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average in science and English language arts assessments. In contrast, Grand Canyon Elementary ranks in the bottom 23% of Arizona elementary schools with a 1-star rating, and its proficiency rates on state assessments lag well behind state averages.
Both schools serve a predominantly minority student population, with significant Native American and Hispanic enrollment. Grand Canyon Elementary has a higher rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 59.41%, compared to 50% at Grand Canyon High School. The higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at the high school level may contribute to its stronger academic performance.
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