High Schools in Scottsdale Unified District

The Scottsdale Unified District in Arizona is home to 5 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. These schools, which include Chaparral High School, Desert Mountain High School, Arcadia High School, Saguaro High School, and Coronado High School, demonstrate a range of academic performance, graduation rates, and resource allocation.

Among the standout schools, Desert Mountain High School ranks 20th out of 259 Arizona high schools and is the only school in the data set to receive a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong academic performance, with 76% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 67% in Mathematics, as well as a high 93.5% four-year graduation rate. Chaparral High School is also a top performer, consistently ranking among the best schools in Arizona and achieving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school maintains a high 95.7% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency.

In contrast, Coronado High School struggles academically, with only 26% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 17% in Mathematics, despite spending the most per student at $11,764. This suggests that simply increasing spending may not be the sole solution to improving academic outcomes, and other factors, such as effective resource allocation and targeted interventions, may play a more significant role in driving student success.