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Pinon High School

Summary:

Pinon High School is a public high school serving around 370 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Pinon, Arizona. With a predominantly Native American student body making up 98% of the population, the school faces unique challenges in supporting its students' academic and social-emotional needs.

Academically, Pinon High School struggles significantly, with only 12% of 11th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts, 10% in Mathematics, and 8% in Science - far below the state averages of 40%, 32%, and 22% respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 58% to 75.3% in recent years, and its dropout rate has fluctuated between 1.9% and 13.8%. Additionally, Pinon High School serves a high-poverty student population, with 84% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending, Pinon High School's statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, from 309 out of 395 Arizona high schools in 2008-2009 to 376 out of 469 in 2022-2023. The school's struggles are particularly pronounced for its Native American students, who rank 106 out of 128 Arizona high schools. With a significant increase in student-to-teacher ratio in recent years, from 11.9 to 16.8, Pinon High School faces an uphill battle in providing the individualized attention and support its students need to succeed.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Mile North of Hwy 41
       Pinon, AZ  86510

(928) 725-2401

District: Pinon Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,988 Help


Feeder schools for Pinon High School:

Elementary:    Pinon Elementary School
Middle:    Pinon Accelerated Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  370

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
98.1%
Two or more races:
1.6%
Asian:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pinon High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.58. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pinon High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (98.1%), two or more races (1.6%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinon High School is 16.8. (See more...)
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Compare Pinon High School employs 22 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinon High School is $10,988.
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Rank History for Pinon High School

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Rank History for all students at Pinon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 20.26 309th 395 21.8%
2010 20.72 316th 403 21.6%
2011 21.17 310th 397 21.9%
2012 26.89 346th 471 26.5%
2013 26.14 370th 491 24.6%
2014 17.82 325th 394 17.5%
2016 12.75 382nd 406 5.9%
2017 11.74 390th 416 6.3%
2018 12.93 386th 420 8.1%
2023 19.58 376th 469 19.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pinon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.79 132nd 282 53.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pinon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.90 316th 354 10.7%
2023 16.09 356th 406 12.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Pinon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.01 363rd 370 1.9%
2023 19.10 354th 429 17.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Pinon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.48 65th 68 4.4%
2023 17.72 106th 128 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pinon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 4 0 0 2 450 n/a n/a 0 456
1998 7 0 0 1 375 n/a n/a 0 383
1999 9 0 0 0 386 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 4 0 1 0 428 n/a n/a 0 433
2001 1 0 0 0 456 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 4 0 0 1 488 n/a n/a 0 493
2003 4 0 0 1 488 n/a n/a 0 493
2004 2 0 0 0 426 n/a n/a 0 428
2005 0 0 0 0 423 n/a n/a 0 423
2006 0 0 0 0 425 n/a n/a 0 425
2007 1 0 0 0 377 n/a n/a 0 378
2008 1 0 0 0 427 n/a n/a 0 428
2009 0 0 0 0 413 n/a n/a 0 413
2010 0 0 1 0 406 n/a n/a 0 407
2011 0 0 0 1 410 4 0 0 415
2012 1 0 0 0 418 5 0 0 424
2013 2 0 3 0 408 6 1 0 420
2014 3 0 2 1 394 6 1 0 407
2015 1 0 7 1 378 0 1 0 388
2016 1 0 5 0 357 0 4 0 367
2017 2 0 4 0 319 1 5 0 331
2018 1 0 2 0 292 0 2 0 297
2019 1 0 0 2 297 0 4 0 304
2020 1 0 0 1 298 0 4 0 304
2021 3 0 0 1 290 0 4 0 298
2022 2 0 1 1 322 1 5 0 332
2023 0 0 1 0 363 0 6 0 370

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pinon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 456 24.8 18.4 n/a
1998 383 30.5 12.6 n/a
1999 395 27.0 14.6 n/a
2000 433 24.3 17.8 n/a
2001 457 16.3 28.0 n/a
2002 493 28.8 17.1 n/a
2003 493 28.8 17.1 n/a
2004 428 28.5 15.0 n/a
2005 423 28.5 14.8 n/a
2006 425 32.0 13.3 99.3
2007 378 30.0 12.6 84.1
2008 428 27.0 15.9 85.5
2009 413 27.0 15.3 84.3
2010 407 29.0 14.0 85.7
2011 415 24.0 17.2 81.4
2012 424 23.0 18.4 86.1
2013 420 27.0 15.5 85
2014 407 28.0 14.5 99.3
2015 388 30.0 12.9 0
2016 367 26.0 14.1 n/a
2017 331 27.0 12.2 n/a
2018 297 19.0 15.6 82.5
2019 304 24.0 12.6 82.9
2020 304 23.0 13.2 84.9
2021 298 25.0 11.9 84.6
2022 332 25.0 13.2 84.6
2023 370 22.0 16.8 84.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pinon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 456 24.8 18.4 n/a
1998 383 30.5 12.6 n/a
1999 395 27.0 14.6 n/a
2000 433 24.3 17.8 n/a
2001 457 16.3 28.0 n/a
2002 493 28.8 17.1 n/a
2003 493 28.8 17.1 n/a
2004 428 28.5 15.0 n/a
2005 423 28.5 14.8 n/a
2006 425 32.0 13.3 99.3
2007 378 30.0 12.6 84.1
2008 428 27.0 15.9 85.5
2009 413 27.0 15.3 84.3
2010 407 29.0 14.0 85.7
2011 415 24.0 17.2 81.4
2012 424 23.0 18.4 86.1
2013 420 27.0 15.5 85
2014 407 28.0 14.5 99.3
2015 388 30.0 12.9 0
2016 367 26.0 14.1 n/a
2017 331 27.0 12.2 n/a
2018 297 19.0 15.6 82.5
2019 304 24.0 12.6 82.9
2020 304 23.0 13.2 84.9
2021 298 25.0 11.9 84.6
2022 332 25.0 13.2 84.6
2023 370 22.0 16.8 84.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinon High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,878 (20.0%) $2,784 (29.6%) $6,541 (69.5%) n/a $7,273 (77.3%) $4,744 (50.4%) $9,406
2020 $3,754 (38.0%) $684 (6.9%) $8,192 (83.0%) $5,189 (52.6%) $241 (2.4%) $5,430 (55.0%) $9,868
2021 $4,792 (37.6%) $3,647 (28.6%) $13,232 (103.9%) $4,868 (38.2%) n/a $4,291 (33.7%) $12,731
2022 $4,840 (44.0%) $560 (5.1%) $10,240 (93.2%) $4,963 (45.2%) $625 (5.7%) $5,588 (50.9%) $10,988

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinon High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students304370
 21.7%
African American00
American Indian297363
 22.2%
Asian01
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White10
 100%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.9%84.6%
 1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pinon High School

Pinon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pinon Elementary School
Middle : Pinon Accelerated Middle School

Students at Pinon High School are 98% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended Pinon High School.


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