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Mayer High School

Summary:

Mayer High School is a public high school in Mayer, Arizona, serving around 200 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Mayer Unified School District, which is ranked 409 out of 540 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mayer High School faces several key challenges. It has a predominantly white student population, with 65.5% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests, with only 8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to state averages of 40% and 32%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 71.8% to 89.4%, while its dropout rate of 4.6% is higher than the state average. Additionally, 65.5% of Mayer High School students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Interestingly, Mayer High School's performance varies across different student subgroups, with the school ranking relatively well for English Language Learners and Homeless students, but struggling with Hispanic, White, and Special Education students. The nearby PACE Preparatory Academy, a public charter school, has similar academic performance and demographic challenges, but with a lower four-year graduation rate and a higher dropout rate than Mayer High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 17300 E Mule Deer Dr
       Mayer, AZ  86333-4218

(928) 642-1200

District: Mayer Unified School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,545 Help


Feeder schools for Mayer High School:

Elementary:    Mayer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  200

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
Hispanic:
26.0%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mayer 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 15.58. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mayer 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: White (65.5%), Hispanic (26%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mayer High School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Mayer High School employs 13.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mayer High School is $9,545.
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Rank History for Mayer High School

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Rank History for all students at Mayer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 52.40 197th 395 50.1%
2010 43.35 234th 403 41.9%
2011 48.80 208th 397 47.6%
2012 40.81 277th 471 41.2%
2013 25.92 371st 491 24.4%
2014 20.65 314th 394 20.3%
2016 26.69 258th 406 36.5%
2017 27.92 263rd 416 36.8%
2018 26.60 265th 420 36.9%
2021 22.34 390th 509 23.4%
2022 36.36 227th 464 51.1%
2023 15.58 416th 469 11.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mayer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.80 143rd 374 61.8%
2022 54.62 106th 282 62.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mayer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.67 53rd 258 79.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mayer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.85 212th 422 49.8%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mayer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.62 163rd 253 35.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Mayer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
2022 57.06 42nd 150 72.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mayer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.93 216th 354 39.0%
2021 17.84 399th 492 18.9%
2022 29.76 269th 456 41.0%
2023 13.39 376th 406 7.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Mayer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.70 262nd 370 29.2%
2021 27.81 332nd 492 32.5%
2022 46.27 176th 455 61.3%
2023 12.84 400th 429 6.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Mayer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.15 221st 301 26.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mayer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.48 374th 479 21.9%
2022 14.66 380th 441 13.8%
2023 17.34 334th 379 11.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Mayer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
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Rank History for White students at Mayer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.55 254th 291 12.7%
2021 15.61 360th 448 19.6%
2022 34.45 246th 409 39.9%
2023 5.03 363rd 371 2.2%
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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 Mayer High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 110 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 53 168
1989 115 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 26 149
1990 123 3 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 9 137
1991 133 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a -17 120
1992 139 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1993 125 1 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 141
1994 137 1 0 11 6 n/a n/a 0 155
1995 179 0 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 201
1996 179 0 0 20 2 n/a n/a 0 201
1997 271 0 2 28 2 n/a n/a 0 303
1998 203 0 0 25 3 n/a n/a 0 231
1999 288 0 0 21 3 n/a n/a 0 312
2000 272 0 1 23 3 n/a n/a 0 299
2001 243 2 2 21 5 n/a n/a 0 273
2002 267 3 4 27 5 n/a n/a 0 306
2003 267 3 4 27 5 n/a n/a 0 306
2004 250 2 3 31 2 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 239 2 2 28 3 n/a n/a 0 274
2006 243 2 1 25 5 n/a n/a 0 276
2007 246 4 3 25 4 n/a n/a 0 282
2008 221 1 4 31 4 n/a n/a 0 261
2009 211 8 3 29 7 n/a n/a 0 258
2010 139 4 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 162
2011 130 4 0 22 3 0 2 0 161
2012 126 5 0 20 3 0 0 0 154
2013 137 6 0 30 7 0 1 0 181
2014 149 4 0 27 8 1 1 0 190
2015 161 6 0 28 6 3 2 0 206
2016 152 4 0 28 9 1 4 0 198
2017 140 2 1 25 10 2 7 0 187
2018 117 2 1 28 6 0 5 0 159
2019 108 2 1 37 5 0 7 0 160
2020 102 2 1 38 3 0 10 0 156
2021 126 1 2 35 4 0 9 0 177
2022 119 2 1 38 2 1 14 0 177
2023 131 0 0 52 1 2 14 0 200

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 Mayer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 168 10.0 16.8 n/a
1989 149 11.0 13.5 n/a
1990 137 11.0 12.4 n/a
1991 120 11.3 10.6 n/a
1992 146 11.0 13.2 n/a
1993 141 11.0 12.8 n/a
1994 155 10.6 14.6 n/a
1995 201 11.5 17.5 n/a
1996 201 11.5 17.5 n/a
1997 303 17.2 17.6 n/a
1998 231 17.3 13.4 n/a
1999 312 16.8 18.6 n/a
2000 299 15.3 19.5 n/a
2001 273 18.1 15.1 n/a
2002 306 18.0 17.0 n/a
2003 306 18.0 17.0 n/a
2004 288 19.0 15.2 86.8
2005 274 19.0 14.4 86.5
2006 276 17.8 15.5 91.7
2007 282 15.6 18.1 60.6
2008 261 15.2 17.2 68.2
2009 258 15.0 17.2 72.5
2010 162 10.6 15.2 61.1
2011 161 10.6 15.1 78.9
2012 154 10.9 14.1 77.9
2013 181 11.0 16.4 79
2014 190 12.2 15.5 82.1
2015 206 12.0 17.1 75.7
2016 198 12.0 16.5 80.8
2017 187 12.1 15.4 85
2018 159 13.0 12.2 79.2
2019 160 11.5 13.9 81.9
2020 156 11.5 13.5 81.4
2021 177 11.6 15.2 n/a
2022 177 13.5 13.0 29.9
2023 200 13.2 15.1 65.5

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 Mayer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 168 10.0 16.8 n/a
1989 149 11.0 13.5 n/a
1990 137 11.0 12.4 n/a
1991 120 11.3 10.6 n/a
1992 146 11.0 13.2 n/a
1993 141 11.0 12.8 n/a
1994 155 10.6 14.6 n/a
1995 201 11.5 17.5 n/a
1996 201 11.5 17.5 n/a
1997 303 17.2 17.6 n/a
1998 231 17.3 13.4 n/a
1999 312 16.8 18.6 n/a
2000 299 15.3 19.5 n/a
2001 273 18.1 15.1 n/a
2002 306 18.0 17.0 n/a
2003 306 18.0 17.0 n/a
2004 288 19.0 15.2 86.8
2005 274 19.0 14.4 86.5
2006 276 17.8 15.5 91.7
2007 282 15.6 18.1 60.6
2008 261 15.2 17.2 68.2
2009 258 15.0 17.2 72.5
2010 162 10.6 15.2 61.1
2011 161 10.6 15.1 78.9
2012 154 10.9 14.1 77.9
2013 181 11.0 16.4 79
2014 190 12.2 15.5 82.1
2015 206 12.0 17.1 75.7
2016 198 12.0 16.5 80.8
2017 187 12.1 15.4 85
2018 159 13.0 12.2 79.2
2019 160 11.5 13.9 81.9
2020 156 11.5 13.5 81.4
2021 177 11.6 15.2 n/a
2022 177 13.5 13.0 29.9
2023 200 13.2 15.1 65.5

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 Mayer 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 $338 (2.6%) $88 (0.7%) $764 (5.8%) $9,385 (71.5%) $3,316 (25.3%) $12,701 (96.8%) $13,127
2020 $220 (2.4%) $308 (3.3%) $749 (8.1%) $7,161 (77.8%) $1,514 (16.4%) $8,676 (94.3%) $9,204
2021 $213 (2.4%) $1,047 (11.7%) $1,474 (16.4%) $5,955 (66.4%) $1,753 (19.5%) $7,707 (85.9%) $8,968
2022 $197 (2.1%) $98 (1.0%) $492 (5.2%) $7,583 (79.4%) $1,667 (17.5%) $9,250 (96.9%) $9,545

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mayer 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 Students160200
 25%
African American20
 100%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3752
 40.5%
Pacific Islander02
White108131
 21.3%
Two or More Races714
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.9%65.5%
 16.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mayer High School

Mayer High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mayer Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 200 students attended Mayer High School.

Students at Mayer High School are 66% White, 26% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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