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Morenci High School

Summary:

Morenci High School is a public high school located in Morenci, Arizona, serving 359 students in grades 9-12. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (66.57%), with smaller percentages of White (22.84%), Native American (8.08%), and other racial groups.

Morenci High School's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 121 out of 394 Arizona high schools in 2013-2014 to 185 out of 259 in 2023-2024. The school's graduation rate has remained relatively high, ranging from 84.7% to 95.8% over the past five years, but its dropout rate has been increasing, rising from 1.1% in 2017-2018 to 4.1% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been below the state average, while its Science proficiency rate has been higher than the state average.

Morenci High School's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Asian and multi-racial students consistently outperforming their peers, while the school's performance for special education students and Hispanic students has been relatively lower. The school serves a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 28.69% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's per-student spending has fluctuated over the years, ranging from $2,670 in 2018-2019 to $11,776 in 2021-2022. To address these challenges, the school can leverage its strengths in Science proficiency and the high achievement of certain student subgroups, while also focusing on improving its overall academic performance and addressing the increasing dropout rate.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Stadium Dr
       Morenci, AZ  85540

(928) 865-3631

District: Morenci Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
185th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,776 Help


Feeder schools for Morenci High School:

Elementary:    Metcalf Elementary School
Middle:    Fairbanks Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.6%
White:
22.8%
American Indian:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Morenci High School ranks worse than 71.4% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.3. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Morenci 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: Hispanic (66.6%), White (22.8%), American Indian (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morenci High School is $11,776.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Morenci High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Morenci High School 185th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Morenci High School in the ranking list.)

Morenci Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Morenci Unified District 166th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Morenci High School

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Rank History for all students at Morenci High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 67.91 140th 395 64.6%
2010 70.69 129th 403 68.0%
2011 67.58 141st 397 64.5%
2012 55.99 220th 471 53.3%
2013 74.23 128th 491 73.9%
2014 72.22 121st 394 69.3%
2015 27.31 187th 261 28.4%
2016 52.45 142nd 406 65.0%
2017 52.01 135th 416 67.5%
2018 46.81 161st 420 61.7%
2019 43.78 135th 285 52.6%
2021 68.05 126th 509 75.2%
2022 53.11 157th 464 66.2%
2023 50.12 193rd 469 58.8%
2024 25.30 185th 259 28.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Morenci High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.51 77th 374 79.4%
2022 94.88 3rd 282 98.9%
2023 76.20 21st 199 89.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Morenci 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 Morenci High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.25 105th 253 58.5%
2023 62.05 99th 347 71.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Morenci High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.38 143rd 354 59.6%
2019 54.68 95th 247 61.5%
2021 57.71 168th 492 65.9%
2022 48.10 177th 456 61.2%
2023 40.31 210th 406 48.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Morenci High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.02 203rd 370 45.1%
2019 40.60 128th 238 46.2%
2021 74.41 93rd 492 81.1%
2022 55.66 145th 455 68.1%
2023 51.85 181st 429 57.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Morenci High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.55 1st 231 99.6%
2022 88.45 11th 238 95.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Morenci High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.60 93rd 311 70.1%
2019 57.65 57th 183 68.9%
2021 69.21 91st 479 81.0%
2022 65.89 94th 441 78.7%
2023 39.44 211th 379 44.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Morenci High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.99 39th 256 84.8%
2022 46.03 90th 255 64.7%
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Rank History for White students at Morenci High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.92 213th 291 26.8%
2021 64.61 137th 448 69.4%
2022 46.61 191st 409 53.3%
2023 71.53 87th 371 76.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Morenci High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 156 4 0 94 5 n/a n/a 113 372
1989 203 4 1 177 12 n/a n/a 8 405
1990 247 6 3 154 12 n/a n/a -10 412
1991 208 6 4 196 10 n/a n/a 26 450
1992 224 5 1 240 14 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 141 4 2 173 7 n/a n/a 0 327
1994 256 6 0 305 12 n/a n/a 0 579
1995 264 3 1 310 9 n/a n/a 0 587
1996 264 3 1 310 9 n/a n/a 0 587
1997 268 6 3 302 15 n/a n/a 0 594
1998 268 6 3 302 15 n/a n/a 0 594
1999 267 4 0 246 7 n/a n/a 0 524
2000 262 4 0 252 5 n/a n/a 0 523
2001 245 4 0 253 5 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 202 2 0 223 8 n/a n/a 0 435
2003 202 2 0 223 8 n/a n/a 0 435
2004 188 2 0 233 7 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 163 5 0 234 5 n/a n/a 0 407
2006 149 4 0 236 7 n/a n/a 0 396
2007 154 4 0 257 9 n/a n/a 0 424
2008 160 5 0 294 11 n/a n/a 0 470
2009 186 8 1 325 22 n/a n/a 0 542
2010 164 9 2 308 14 n/a n/a 0 497
2011 170 9 1 345 15 1 5 0 546
2012 162 7 1 391 9 0 6 0 576
2013 160 6 2 412 8 0 8 0 596
2014 108 5 1 260 3 0 5 0 382
2015 107 4 2 283 10 0 2 0 408
2016 84 9 1 290 13 0 0 0 397
2017 90 4 3 275 9 0 1 0 382
2018 78 3 3 232 13 0 2 0 331
2019 80 7 2 229 18 0 3 0 339
2020 68 2 2 231 18 0 7 0 328
2021 85 2 1 231 17 1 10 0 347
2022 86 3 1 227 27 0 5 0 349
2023 82 1 2 239 29 0 6 0 359

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 Morenci High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 23.8 15.6 n/a
1989 405 24.3 16.6 n/a
1990 412 24.2 17.0 n/a
1991 450 25.3 17.7 n/a
1992 484 24.8 19.5 n/a
1993 327 26.8 12.2 n/a
1994 579 27.5 21.1 n/a
1995 587 29.5 19.9 n/a
1996 587 29.5 19.9 n/a
1997 594 30.0 19.8 n/a
1998 594 29.5 20.1 n/a
1999 524 29.8 17.6 n/a
2000 523 30.1 17.4 n/a
2001 507 27.3 18.6 n/a
2002 435 25.3 17.2 n/a
2003 435 25.3 17.2 n/a
2004 430 23.9 18.0 14.4
2005 407 22.3 18.3 22.6
2006 396 22.0 18.0 20.7
2007 424 27.4 15.5 13
2008 470 25.9 18.1 12.3
2009 542 26.4 20.5 17.7
2010 497 28.8 17.2 26.6
2011 546 28.8 18.9 20.1
2012 576 31.0 18.5 22.4
2013 596 32.8 18.1 27.3
2014 382 20.5 18.6 36.6
2015 408 22.0 18.5 33.1
2016 397 23.0 17.2 n/a
2017 382 22.2 17.1 29.8
2018 331 21.2 15.5 29.9
2019 339 18.3 18.5 30.7
2020 328 20.5 15.9 29
2021 347 21.5 16.1 n/a
2022 349 22.0 15.8 6.9
2023 359 n/a n/a 28.7

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 Morenci High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 23.8 15.6 n/a
1989 405 24.3 16.6 n/a
1990 412 24.2 17.0 n/a
1991 450 25.3 17.7 n/a
1992 484 24.8 19.5 n/a
1993 327 26.8 12.2 n/a
1994 579 27.5 21.1 n/a
1995 587 29.5 19.9 n/a
1996 587 29.5 19.9 n/a
1997 594 30.0 19.8 n/a
1998 594 29.5 20.1 n/a
1999 524 29.8 17.6 n/a
2000 523 30.1 17.4 n/a
2001 507 27.3 18.6 n/a
2002 435 25.3 17.2 n/a
2003 435 25.3 17.2 n/a
2004 430 23.9 18.0 14.4
2005 407 22.3 18.3 22.6
2006 396 22.0 18.0 20.7
2007 424 27.4 15.5 13
2008 470 25.9 18.1 12.3
2009 542 26.4 20.5 17.7
2010 497 28.8 17.2 26.6
2011 546 28.8 18.9 20.1
2012 576 31.0 18.5 22.4
2013 596 32.8 18.1 27.3
2014 382 20.5 18.6 36.6
2015 408 22.0 18.5 33.1
2016 397 23.0 17.2 n/a
2017 382 22.2 17.1 29.8
2018 331 21.2 15.5 29.9
2019 339 18.3 18.5 30.7
2020 328 20.5 15.9 29
2021 347 21.5 16.1 n/a
2022 349 22.0 15.8 6.9
2023 359 n/a n/a 28.7

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 Morenci 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 $95 (3.6%) $02 (0.1%) $192 (7.2%) $1,654 (61.9%) $918 (34.4%) $2,572 (96.3%) $2,670
2020 $389 (3.5%) $186 (1.7%) $964 (8.8%) $8,221 (74.7%) $2,212 (20.1%) $10,433 (94.8%) $11,008
2021 $388 (3.8%) $146 (1.4%) $922 (9.0%) $7,842 (76.5%) $1,876 (18.3%) $9,719 (94.8%) $10,253
2022 $334 (2.8%) $504 (4.3%) $1,171 (9.9%) $8,704 (73.9%) $2,235 (19.0%) $10,939 (92.9%) $11,776

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Morenci 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 135th of 285 High schoolsRanks 193rd of 469 High schools
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students339359
 5.9%
African American71
 85.7%
American Indian1829
 61.1%
Asian22
Hispanic229239
 4.4%
Pacific Islander00
White8082
 2.5%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.7%28.7%
 2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morenci High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended Morenci High School.

Morenci High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Metcalf Elementary School
Middle : Fairbanks Middle School

Morenci High School ranks 185th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Morenci High School are 67% Hispanic, 23% White, 8% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.


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