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Grand Canyon High School

Summary:

Grand Canyon High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the remote town of Grand Canyon, Arizona, with a diverse student population of 84 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite its small size, Grand Canyon High School has maintained a strong academic standing, ranking 99 out of 469 Arizona high schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with 58% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 40% statewide, but only 26% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 32% statewide. However, the school's science proficiency rate of 48% for 11th-grade students was significantly higher than the state average of 22%. The school has also consistently outperformed the state average in graduation rates, ranging from 92.3% to 100% over the past five years, and has maintained low dropout rates.

One of the school's strengths is its ability to effectively serve its diverse student population, particularly Hispanic, Native American, and low-socioeconomic status students, who perform in the top quartile of Arizona high schools. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.5 to 9.9 over the past three years, suggests a more personalized learning environment, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the fluctuations in the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, from 5.95% in 2021-2022 to 50% in 2022-2023, indicate changes in the school's socioeconomic composition that may impact its resource needs and support services.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 #1 Boulder Street
       Grand Canyon, AZ  86023

(928) 638-2461

District: Grand Canyon Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,177 Help


Feeder schools for Grand Canyon High School:

Elementary:    Grand Canyon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  6.8 Help
Number of students:  84

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.5%
White:
28.6%
American Indian:
27.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grand Canyon 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 74.62. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Grand Canyon 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 Student population at Grand Canyon High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.5%), White (28.6%), American Indian (27.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Canyon High School is 6.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Canyon High School is $13,177.
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Rank History for Grand Canyon High School

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Rank History for all students at Grand Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 77.95 96th 395 75.7%
2010 58.37 175th 403 56.6%
2011 67.12 143rd 397 64.0%
2012 66.75 162nd 471 65.6%
2013 72.98 138th 491 71.9%
2014 76.18 99th 394 74.9%
2016 54.28 131st 406 67.7%
2017 49.70 146th 416 64.9%
2018 61.60 104th 420 75.2%
2021 50.88 203rd 509 60.1%
2023 74.62 99th 469 78.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grand Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.58 29th 312 90.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grand Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.10 72nd 253 71.5%
2023 70.51 67th 347 80.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Grand Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.08 280th 492 43.1%
2022 41.35 212th 456 53.5%
2023 75.21 81st 406 80.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Grand Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.92 163rd 370 55.9%
2021 60.78 143rd 492 70.9%
2022 23.28 316th 455 30.5%
2023 64.19 127th 429 70.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Grand Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.13 181st 231 21.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grand Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.67 155th 479 67.6%
2022 53.10 142nd 441 67.8%
2023 70.63 79th 379 79.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Grand Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.32 99th 256 61.3%
2023 86.25 20th 128 84.4%
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Rank History for White students at Grand Canyon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.50 145th 448 67.6%
2022 41.69 212th 409 48.2%
2023 81.34 43rd 371 88.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Grand Canyon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 60 0 0 5 16 n/a n/a -23 58
1989 39 0 0 6 18 n/a n/a -9 54
1990 38 1 n/a 5 18 n/a n/a -8 54
1991 40 1 0 7 15 n/a n/a -2 61
1992 39 2 0 8 17 n/a n/a 1 67
1993 48 0 0 7 23 n/a n/a 0 78
1994 45 0 0 10 24 n/a n/a 0 79
1995 54 2 0 17 11 n/a n/a 0 84
1996 54 2 0 17 11 n/a n/a 0 84
1997 50 0 1 20 14 n/a n/a 0 85
1998 59 1 1 10 20 n/a n/a 0 91
1999 59 0 0 18 19 n/a n/a 0 96
2000 58 0 3 12 18 n/a n/a 0 91
2001 57 0 4 18 12 n/a n/a 0 91
2002 66 2 3 24 27 n/a n/a 0 122
2003 66 2 3 24 27 n/a n/a 0 122
2004 62 2 1 18 28 n/a n/a 0 111
2005 54 3 0 14 25 n/a n/a 0 96
2006 44 1 0 13 29 n/a n/a 0 87
2007 30 1 0 15 34 n/a n/a 0 80
2008 39 1 1 19 32 n/a n/a 0 92
2009 37 2 0 19 33 n/a n/a 0 91
2010 28 1 1 18 35 n/a n/a 0 83
2011 30 0 0 16 39 0 6 0 91
2012 27 1 0 20 27 0 7 0 82
2013 24 0 0 24 23 0 8 0 79
2014 30 0 0 24 19 0 6 0 79
2015 23 1 2 28 19 0 7 0 80
2016 23 0 2 33 17 0 5 0 80
2017 24 0 2 28 19 0 6 0 79
2018 20 0 2 18 24 0 5 0 69
2019 23 0 0 26 26 0 3 0 78
2020 22 0 1 32 23 0 2 0 80
2021 23 0 1 32 25 0 0 0 81
2022 29 1 3 31 20 0 0 0 84
2023 24 1 1 34 23 0 1 0 84

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 Grand Canyon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 58 8.0 7.2 n/a
1989 54 8.3 6.5 n/a
1990 54 7.8 6.9 n/a
1991 61 7.8 7.8 n/a
1992 67 6.8 9.8 n/a
1993 78 8.0 9.8 n/a
1994 79 9.0 8.8 n/a
1995 84 8.5 9.9 n/a
1996 84 8.5 9.9 n/a
1997 85 8.5 10.0 n/a
1998 91 8.4 10.8 n/a
1999 96 8.2 11.7 n/a
2000 91 10.0 9.1 n/a
2001 91 10.7 8.5 n/a
2002 122 10.3 11.8 n/a
2003 122 10.3 11.8 n/a
2004 111 11.3 9.8 34.2
2005 96 11.5 8.3 33.3
2006 87 13.5 6.4 31
2007 80 13.5 5.9 13.8
2008 92 8.6 10.7 37
2009 91 6.6 13.8 41.8
2010 83 7.5 10.9 44.6
2011 91 5.3 17.1 45.1
2012 82 7.5 10.9 48.8
2013 79 12.0 6.5 45.6
2014 79 12.0 6.5 32.9
2015 80 9.0 8.8 52.5
2016 80 9.0 8.8 51.3
2017 79 7.5 10.5 48.1
2018 69 4.0 17.2 49.3
2019 78 5.3 14.4 44.9
2020 80 8.4 9.4 68.8
2021 81 8.1 9.9 n/a
2022 84 12.8 6.5 6
2023 84 12.2 6.8 50

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 Grand Canyon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 58 8.0 7.2 n/a
1989 54 8.3 6.5 n/a
1990 54 7.8 6.9 n/a
1991 61 7.8 7.8 n/a
1992 67 6.8 9.8 n/a
1993 78 8.0 9.8 n/a
1994 79 9.0 8.8 n/a
1995 84 8.5 9.9 n/a
1996 84 8.5 9.9 n/a
1997 85 8.5 10.0 n/a
1998 91 8.4 10.8 n/a
1999 96 8.2 11.7 n/a
2000 91 10.0 9.1 n/a
2001 91 10.7 8.5 n/a
2002 122 10.3 11.8 n/a
2003 122 10.3 11.8 n/a
2004 111 11.3 9.8 34.2
2005 96 11.5 8.3 33.3
2006 87 13.5 6.4 31
2007 80 13.5 5.9 13.8
2008 92 8.6 10.7 37
2009 91 6.6 13.8 41.8
2010 83 7.5 10.9 44.6
2011 91 5.3 17.1 45.1
2012 82 7.5 10.9 48.8
2013 79 12.0 6.5 45.6
2014 79 12.0 6.5 32.9
2015 80 9.0 8.8 52.5
2016 80 9.0 8.8 51.3
2017 79 7.5 10.5 48.1
2018 69 4.0 17.2 49.3
2019 78 5.3 14.4 44.9
2020 80 8.4 9.4 68.8
2021 81 8.1 9.9 n/a
2022 84 12.8 6.5 6
2023 84 12.2 6.8 50

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 Grand Canyon 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 $167 (0.7%) $311 (1.3%) $645 (2.8%) $17,427 (75.5%) $5,188 (22.5%) $22,616 (97.9%) $23,094
2021 $1,854 (13.2%) $702 (5.0%) $4,410 (31.3%) $10,111 (71.8%) $1,412 (10.0%) $11,523 (81.8%) $14,079
2022 $1,610 (12.2%) $306 (2.3%) $3,526 (26.8%) $9,614 (73.0%) $1,647 (12.5%) $11,261 (85.5%) $13,177

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Canyon 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 Students7884
 7.7%
African American01
American Indian2623
 11.5%
Asian01
Hispanic2634
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2324
 4.3%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.9%50%
 5.1%

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Grand Canyon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Grand Canyon Elementary

Students at Grand Canyon High School are 40% Hispanic, 29% White, 27% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended Grand Canyon High School.


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