Casa Grande Union High School

Summary:

Casa Grande Union High School is a public high school serving 2,132 students in grades 9-12 in Casa Grande, Arizona, which is part of the Casa Grande Union High School District. The school faces several challenges, including underperformance on standardized tests and declining graduation rates.

While Casa Grande Union High School has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (59.01%) compared to the state average (45.4%), and a higher Native American student population (7.69%) compared to the state (5.2%), the school's academic performance consistently falls below the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 25% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38%, and only 16% were proficient or better in math, compared to the state's 30%. The school's four-year graduation rate has also declined, dropping from 79.5% in 2019-2020 to 68.4% in 2022-2023, and its dropout rate has increased from 3.1% to 6.8% during the same period.

Interestingly, the nearby ASU Preparatory Academy - Casa Grande High School, a charter school located about 7 miles away, significantly outperforms both Casa Grande Union High School and the district's other public school, Vista Grande High School, in test scores and graduation rates. While Casa Grande Union High School spends more per student than the state average, its higher student-teacher ratio suggests that the additional funding may not be translating into smaller class sizes or more individualized attention for students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2730 N Trekell Rd
       Casa Grande, AZ  85122-1019


(520) 836-8500

District: Casa Grande Union High School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
214th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,527 Help


Feeder schools for Casa Grande Union High School:

Elementary:    Center for Online and Innovative Learning
    Cholla Elementary School
    Cottonwood Elementary School
    McCartney Ranch Elementary School
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Middle:    Sacaton Middle School
    Villago Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.7 Help
Number of students:  2,132

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.0%
White:
20.8%
American Indian:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Casa Grande Union High School ranks worse than 82.6% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Casa Grande Union High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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: Hispanic (59%), White (20.8%), American Indian (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Casa Grande Union High School is 24.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Casa Grande Union High School is $10,527.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Casa Grande Union High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Casa Grande Union High School 214th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Casa Grande Union High School in the ranking list.)

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Casa Grande Union High School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Casa Grande Union High School District 263rd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Casa Grande Union High School

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Rank History for all students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 62.05 162nd 395 59.0%
2010 52.22 206th 403 48.9%
2011 69.59 128th 397 67.8%
2012 70.56 142nd 471 69.9%
2013 61.40 203rd 491 58.7%
2014 52.20 201st 394 49.0%
2015 20.02 226th 261 13.4%
2016 33.32 222nd 406 45.3%
2017 26.26 272nd 416 34.6%
2018 28.82 251st 420 40.2%
2019 20.31 217th 285 23.9%
2021 46.86 221st 509 56.6%
2022 30.99 258th 464 44.4%
2023 33.70 277th 469 40.9%
2024 18.73 214th 259 17.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.27 34th 76 55.3%
2021 64.44 109th 374 70.9%
2022 68.41 72nd 282 74.5%
2023 27.67 151st 199 24.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.03 3rd 312 99.0%
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.90 21st 155 86.5%
2021 94.64 12th 422 97.2%
2022 49.12 111th 380 70.8%
2023 26.02 124th 172 27.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.52 140th 168 16.7%
2023 23.56 284th 347 18.2%
2024 18.09 144th 168 14.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Casa Grande Union 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 Homeless students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.60 15th 26 42.3%
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
2022 28.02 72nd 150 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.31 222nd 354 37.3%
2019 18.43 201st 247 18.6%
2021 47.07 215th 492 56.3%
2022 29.53 276th 456 39.5%
2023 29.36 282nd 406 30.5%
2024 14.50 173rd 193 10.4%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.99 6th 116 94.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.78 46th 74 37.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.60 235th 370 36.5%
2019 20.09 191st 238 19.7%
2021 45.30 223rd 492 54.7%
2022 29.72 270th 455 40.7%
2023 32.64 263rd 429 38.7%
2024 16.56 168th 207 18.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.02 74th 231 68.0%
2022 50.37 115th 238 51.7%
2023 19.99 119th 146 18.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.58 58th 122 52.5%
2021 28.83 195th 306 36.3%
2022 49.69 117th 301 61.1%
2023 17.32 177th 201 11.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.01 191st 311 38.6%
2019 24.09 140th 183 23.5%
2021 44.12 222nd 479 53.7%
2022 30.92 269th 441 39.0%
2023 30.34 251st 379 33.8%
2024 16.37 139th 164 15.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.75 59th 68 13.2%
2021 38.42 102nd 256 60.2%
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
2023 11.58 125th 128 2.3%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Casa Grande Union 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 Casa Grande Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.99 183rd 291 37.1%
2019 20.94 175th 217 19.4%
2021 52.43 204th 448 54.5%
2022 31.04 268th 409 34.5%
2023 32.95 254th 371 31.5%
2024 20.34 147th 174 15.5%
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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.

Casa Grande Union High School Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Casa Grande Union High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1106 110 16 655 328 n/a n/a -799 1416
1989 1053 108 18 697 300 n/a n/a -324 1852
1990 945 114 14 658 312 n/a n/a -242 1801
1991 777 120 12 674 305 n/a n/a -128 1760
1992 868 75 14 601 278 n/a n/a 1 1837
1993 889 56 8 657 281 n/a n/a 0 1891
1994 878 53 9 743 292 n/a n/a 0 1975
1995 952 67 13 838 341 n/a n/a 0 2211
1996 952 67 13 838 341 n/a n/a 0 2211
1997 972 63 15 846 302 n/a n/a 0 2198
1998 983 86 18 892 317 n/a n/a 0 2296
1999 972 69 17 911 305 n/a n/a 0 2274
2000 1032 81 15 908 297 n/a n/a 0 2333
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2002 942 99 10 1041 273 n/a n/a 0 2365
2003 942 99 10 1041 273 n/a n/a 0 2365
2004 1005 97 15 948 234 n/a n/a 0 2299
2005 1281 86 15 803 151 n/a n/a 0 2336
2006 975 108 36 1171 238 n/a n/a 0 2528
2007 1050 160 40 1340 257 n/a n/a 0 2847
2008 1122 156 44 1448 278 n/a n/a 0 3048
2009 1102 183 47 1471 260 n/a n/a 0 3063
2010 859 144 42 1049 215 n/a n/a 0 2309
2011 653 76 25 1016 137 5 22 0 1934
2012 445 68 18 677 129 3 24 0 1364
2013 442 54 16 669 145 5 19 0 1350
2014 493 56 19 728 159 8 23 0 1486
2015 529 77 17 909 167 5 27 0 1731
2016 525 74 18 943 177 7 26 0 1770
2017 501 62 15 944 191 1 23 0 1737
2018 464 67 26 982 185 4 49 0 1777
2019 430 62 25 1067 185 1 83 0 1853
2020 428 64 19 1102 185 1 111 0 1910
2021 409 73 29 1199 173 4 90 0 1977
2022 429 75 24 1210 188 8 68 0 2002
2023 443 92 14 1258 164 6 155 0 2132

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 Casa Grande Union High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1416 103.0 13.7 n/a
1989 1852 98.0 18.8 n/a
1990 1801 101.5 17.7 n/a
1991 1760 99.0 17.7 n/a
1992 1837 98.0 18.7 n/a
1993 1891 99.0 19.1 n/a
1994 1975 99.0 19.9 n/a
1995 2211 98.5 22.4 n/a
1996 2211 98.5 22.4 n/a
1997 2198 102.8 21.4 n/a
1998 2296 102.0 22.5 n/a
1999 2274 109.5 20.8 n/a
2000 2333 116.5 20.0 n/a
2001 0 122.0 0.0 n/a
2002 2365 124.0 19.1 n/a
2003 2365 124.0 19.1 n/a
2004 2299 131.1 17.5 32.7
2005 2336 114.1 20.5 49.8
2006 2528 130.0 19.4 40.4
2007 2847 140.0 20.3 40.7
2008 3048 145.8 20.9 45.3
2009 3063 145.0 21.1 52.6
2010 2309 101.0 22.8 56.2
2011 1934 86.4 22.3 51.1
2012 1364 72.0 18.9 55.5
2013 1350 63.0 21.4 59.7
2014 1486 64.8 22.9 57.1
2015 1731 70.0 24.7 63.8
2016 1770 68.0 26.0 56.3
2017 1737 65.0 26.7 59.7
2018 1777 73.5 24.1 56.9
2019 1853 81.5 22.7 51.9
2020 1910 81.6 23.4 51.9
2021 1977 81.4 24.2 n/a
2022 2002 84.4 23.7 24.4
2023 2132 86.2 24.7 52

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 Casa Grande Union High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1416 103.0 13.7 n/a
1989 1852 98.0 18.8 n/a
1990 1801 101.5 17.7 n/a
1991 1760 99.0 17.7 n/a
1992 1837 98.0 18.7 n/a
1993 1891 99.0 19.1 n/a
1994 1975 99.0 19.9 n/a
1995 2211 98.5 22.4 n/a
1996 2211 98.5 22.4 n/a
1997 2198 102.8 21.4 n/a
1998 2296 102.0 22.5 n/a
1999 2274 109.5 20.8 n/a
2000 2333 116.5 20.0 n/a
2001 0 122.0 0.0 n/a
2002 2365 124.0 19.1 n/a
2003 2365 124.0 19.1 n/a
2004 2299 131.1 17.5 32.7
2005 2336 114.1 20.5 49.8
2006 2528 130.0 19.4 40.4
2007 2847 140.0 20.3 40.7
2008 3048 145.8 20.9 45.3
2009 3063 145.0 21.1 52.6
2010 2309 101.0 22.8 56.2
2011 1934 86.4 22.3 51.1
2012 1364 72.0 18.9 55.5
2013 1350 63.0 21.4 59.7
2014 1486 64.8 22.9 57.1
2015 1731 70.0 24.7 63.8
2016 1770 68.0 26.0 56.3
2017 1737 65.0 26.7 59.7
2018 1777 73.5 24.1 56.9
2019 1853 81.5 22.7 51.9
2020 1910 81.6 23.4 51.9
2021 1977 81.4 24.2 n/a
2022 2002 84.4 23.7 24.4
2023 2132 86.2 24.7 52

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 Casa Grande Union 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 $604 (6.4%) $115 (1.2%) $1,324 (14.0%) $6,278 (66.4%) $2,457 (26.0%) $8,734 (92.4%) $9,454
2021 $660 (9.6%) $120 (1.7%) $1,440 (20.9%) $5,068 (73.5%) $1,043 (15.1%) $6,112 (88.7%) $6,892
2022 $675 (6.4%) $797 (7.6%) $2,147 (20.4%) $6,682 (63.5%) $2,372 (22.5%) $9,055 (86.0%) $10,527

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Casa Grande Union 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 217th of 285 High schoolsRanks 277th of 469 High schools
 17.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18532132
 15.1%
African American6292
 48.4%
American Indian185164
 11.4%
Asian2514
 44%
Hispanic10671258
 17.9%
Pacific Islander16
 500%
White430443
 3%
Two or More Races83155
 86.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.9%52%
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Students at Casa Grande Union High School are 59% Hispanic, 21% White, 8% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Casa Grande Union High School ranks in the bottom 17.4% of Arizona high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,132 students attended Casa Grande Union High School.


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