Youngker High School

Summary:

Youngker High School is a public high school located in Buckeye, Arizona, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,099 students. The school is part of the Buckeye Union High School District, which is ranked 204 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Youngker High School has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (65.22%) compared to the state average (41.7%) and the nearby Buckeye Union High School (65.58%). Academically, the school's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 36% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was 26%, lower than the state's 30%. Additionally, Youngker High School has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rates, from 96.1% in 2019-2020 to 90.9% in 2022-2023, and an increase in its dropout rate, from 0.3% in 2019-2020 to 2.6% in 2022-2023.

While Youngker High School faces some challenges, it also has strengths, including strong performance among certain student subgroups, such as Native American students. The nearby schools, such as Buckeye Union High School and the BUHSD Institute of Online Learning, have similar demographic and academic profiles, but the Odyssey Institute for Advanced and International Studies, a public charter school, stands out with significantly higher academic performance and graduation rates. By analyzing the school's data and comparing it to nearby schools, Youngker High School can identify areas for improvement and leverage its assets to provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3000 S Apache Rd
       Buckeye, AZ  85326-3998


(623) 269-1300

District: Buckeye Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,238 Help


Feeder schools for Youngker High School:

Elementary:    Blue Horizons Elementary School
    Freedom Elementary School
    Inca Elementary School
    Sundance Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  24.6 Help
Number of students:  2,099

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.2%
White:
21.5%
African American:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Youngker High School ranks worse than 62.5% of high schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Buckeye Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.92. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Youngker 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 Youngker High School has the largest high school student body size in the Buckeye Union High School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.2%), White (21.5%), African American (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Youngker High School is 24.6, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Buckeye Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Youngker High School is $5,238. 2 high schools in the Buckeye Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Youngker High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Youngker High School 162nd of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Youngker High School in the ranking list.)

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Buckeye Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckeye Union High School District 204th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Youngker High School

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Rank History for all students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 72.59 117th 395 70.4%
2010 65.15 149th 403 63.0%
2011 65.61 149th 397 62.5%
2012 66.48 165th 471 65.0%
2013 69.01 161st 491 67.2%
2014 64.02 163rd 394 58.6%
2015 22.12 213th 261 18.4%
2016 38.75 200th 406 50.7%
2017 45.80 162nd 416 61.1%
2018 43.26 177th 420 57.9%
2019 38.27 153rd 285 46.3%
2021 51.47 197th 509 61.3%
2022 31.88 248th 464 46.6%
2023 51.41 188th 469 59.9%
2024 34.92 162nd 259 37.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.26 15th 76 80.3%
2021 56.74 146th 374 61.0%
2022 68.05 74th 282 73.8%
2023 80.87 18th 199 91.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.30 38th 155 75.5%
2021 36.68 204th 422 51.7%
2022 43.20 143rd 380 62.4%
2023 26.28 123rd 172 28.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.69 103rd 168 38.7%
2023 53.67 133rd 347 61.7%
2024 44.00 92nd 168 45.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.66 22nd 44 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.68 156th 354 55.9%
2019 35.98 140th 247 43.3%
2021 53.25 189th 492 61.6%
2022 29.49 277th 456 39.3%
2023 40.28 211th 406 48.0%
2024 30.84 130th 193 32.6%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 38th 130 70.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.81 64th 102 37.3%
2022 10.54 104th 125 16.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.04 172nd 370 53.5%
2019 39.55 129th 238 45.8%
2021 47.02 215th 492 56.3%
2022 31.42 252nd 455 44.6%
2023 55.79 169th 429 60.6%
2024 28.84 136th 207 34.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.13 181st 231 21.6%
2022 4.51 217th 238 8.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.58 51st 122 58.2%
2021 38.14 165th 306 46.1%
2022 43.25 135th 301 55.1%
2023 36.80 115th 201 42.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.50 124th 311 60.1%
2019 45.96 73rd 183 60.1%
2021 58.79 134th 479 72.0%
2022 32.16 256th 441 42.0%
2023 53.04 149th 379 60.7%
2024 36.34 104th 164 36.6%
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Rank History for Native American students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.85 17th 256 93.4%
2022 80.88 28th 255 89.0%
2023 42.58 61st 128 52.3%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.21 41st 94 56.4%
2022 20.13 80th 129 38.0%
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Rank History for White students at Youngker High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.77 148th 291 49.1%
2019 39.81 120th 217 44.7%
2021 40.77 264th 448 41.1%
2022 33.47 250th 409 38.9%
2023 54.32 157th 371 57.7%
2024 29.18 126th 174 27.6%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, August 2, 2018

Open Quote This is a great school with a great helpful staff. It also has top notch facilities. Very clean campus. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Youngker High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 109 39 7 156 4 n/a n/a 0 315
2009 252 65 15 321 8 n/a n/a 0 661
2010 74 15 1 79 2 n/a n/a 0 171
2011 543 155 23 674 19 2 2 0 1418
2012 568 143 23 670 23 2 9 0 1438
2013 551 151 16 772 24 6 9 0 1529
2014 538 171 23 788 14 9 9 0 1552
2015 522 169 26 825 13 14 11 0 1580
2016 480 154 16 806 8 13 15 0 1492
2017 454 127 15 812 13 8 33 0 1462
2018 420 114 20 845 14 10 38 0 1461
2019 407 120 15 983 23 12 42 0 1602
2020 409 107 22 1077 19 7 76 0 1717
2021 446 165 22 1229 19 8 46 0 1935
2022 453 174 21 1273 20 8 38 0 1987
2023 452 192 15 1369 19 9 43 0 2099

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 Youngker High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 315 16.0 19.7 45.1
2009 661 34.2 19.3 51.4
2010 171 51.7 3.3 59.1
2011 1418 60.6 23.3 39.2
2012 1438 61.7 23.3 33.4
2013 1529 61.2 24.9 13.5
2014 1552 64.7 23.9 32
2015 1580 68.0 23.2 63.5
2016 1492 61.0 24.4 23.6
2017 1462 71.0 20.5 60.9
2018 1461 67.0 21.8 59.9
2019 1602 67.0 23.9 61
2020 1717 69.0 24.8 57.9
2021 1935 75.0 25.8 n/a
2022 1987 87.5 22.7 16.6
2023 2099 85.0 24.6 48.9

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 Youngker High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 315 16.0 19.7 45.1
2009 661 34.2 19.3 51.4
2010 171 51.7 3.3 59.1
2011 1418 60.6 23.3 39.2
2012 1438 61.7 23.3 33.4
2013 1529 61.2 24.9 13.5
2014 1552 64.7 23.9 32
2015 1580 68.0 23.2 63.5
2016 1492 61.0 24.4 23.6
2017 1462 71.0 20.5 60.9
2018 1461 67.0 21.8 59.9
2019 1602 67.0 23.9 61
2020 1717 69.0 24.8 57.9
2021 1935 75.0 25.8 n/a
2022 1987 87.5 22.7 16.6
2023 2099 85.0 24.6 48.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Youngker 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 $269 (3.2%) $56 (0.7%) $593 (7.0%) $6,325 (74.4%) $1,858 (21.8%) $8,182 (96.2%) $8,506
2020 $245 (5.2%) $375 (7.9%) $864 (18.3%) $4,270 (90.3%) n/a $4,111 (86.9%) $4,730
2021 $191 (3.9%) $07 (0.1%) $390 (8.0%) $4,371 (89.5%) $312 (6.4%) $4,683 (95.9%) $4,882
2022 $292 (5.6%) $07 (0.1%) $592 (11.3%) $4,673 (89.2%) $265 (5.1%) $4,938 (94.3%) $5,238

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Youngker 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.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 153rd of 285 High schoolsRanks 188th of 469 High schools
 13.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students16022099
 31%
African American120192
 60%
American Indian2319
 17.4%
Asian1515
Hispanic9831369
 39.3%
Pacific Islander129
 25%
White407452
 11.1%
Two or More Races4243
 2.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61%48.9%
 12.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Youngker High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,099 students attended Youngker High School.

Students at Youngker High School are 65% Hispanic, 22% White, 9% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Youngker High School ranks 162nd of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Youngker High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blue Horizons Elementary School
Elementary : Freedom Elementary School
Elementary : Inca Elementary School
Elementary : Sundance Elementary
Elementary : Westpark Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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