Queen Creek High School

Summary:

Queen Creek High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Queen Creek, Arizona, with a diverse student population of 2,233. The school is part of the Queen Creek Unified School District, which is ranked 92 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Queen Creek High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Arizona, ranking 49th out of 259 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 59% and 56% of 11th-grade students, respectively, scoring proficient or better on the AASA assessments in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state averages. Queen Creek High School also boasts a high 95.2% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average. Additionally, the school performs exceptionally well in several student subgroups, including Native American, Pacific Islander, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups.

When compared to nearby schools, Queen Creek High School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Benjamin Franklin High School, a public charter school located just 4.69 miles away, also ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic performance. In contrast, Combs High School, a public school in the neighboring J.O. Combs Unified School District, has lower academic performance and a lower ranking compared to Queen Creek High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 22149 E Ocotillo Rd
       Queen Creek, AZ  85142-7750


(480) 987-5973

District: Queen Creek Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
49th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,784 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  2,233

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.7%
Hispanic:
26.1%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Queen Creek High School ranks better than 81.1% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.76. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Queen Creek 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 (63.7%), Hispanic (26.1%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Queen Creek High School is 22.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Queen Creek High School is $6,784.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Queen Creek High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Queen Creek High School 49th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Queen Creek High School in the ranking list.)

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Queen Creek Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Queen Creek Unified District 92nd of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Queen Creek High School

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Rank History for all students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 79.40 88th 395 77.7%
2010 84.69 67th 403 83.4%
2011 82.03 75th 397 81.1%
2012 77.25 100th 471 78.8%
2013 79.00 90th 491 81.7%
2014 79.73 77th 394 80.5%
2015 34.90 147th 261 43.7%
2016 70.40 76th 406 81.3%
2017 72.11 67th 416 83.9%
2018 80.29 43rd 420 89.8%
2019 62.70 70th 285 75.4%
2021 83.25 72nd 509 85.9%
2022 73.50 93rd 464 80.0%
2023 75.08 95th 469 79.7%
2024 80.76 49th 259 81.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.79 17th 76 77.6%
2021 51.10 163rd 374 56.4%
2022 62.74 85th 282 69.9%
2023 38.83 123rd 199 38.2%
2024 58.16 13th 36 63.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Queen Creek 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%
2023 67.47 6th 24 75.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.23 40th 155 74.2%
2021 55.92 100th 422 76.3%
2022 63.06 56th 380 85.3%
2023 37.45 83rd 172 51.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.05 22nd 253 91.3%
2022 64.81 41st 168 75.6%
2023 80.31 39th 347 88.8%
2024 88.43 20th 168 88.1%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.72 3rd 23 87.0%
2022 65.09 8th 44 81.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.36 7th 168 95.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.40 36th 354 89.8%
2019 64.69 70th 247 71.7%
2021 84.66 64th 492 87.0%
2022 72.03 85th 456 81.4%
2023 73.27 86th 406 78.8%
2024 77.66 49th 193 74.6%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 38th 130 70.8%
2022 30.47 48th 116 58.6%
2023 62.90 11th 25 56.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.66 48th 125 61.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.45 56th 370 84.9%
2019 60.66 69th 238 71.0%
2021 77.19 86th 492 82.5%
2022 71.36 99th 455 78.2%
2023 72.24 100th 429 76.7%
2024 78.42 47th 207 77.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.83 123rd 231 46.8%
2022 36.68 161st 238 32.4%
2023 64.71 49th 146 66.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.12 25th 122 79.5%
2021 64.08 59th 306 80.7%
2022 78.57 34th 301 88.7%
2023 47.11 92nd 201 54.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.88 25th 311 92.0%
2019 70.77 31st 183 83.1%
2021 65.95 103rd 479 78.5%
2022 51.85 146th 441 66.9%
2023 71.03 78th 379 79.4%
2024 68.97 43rd 164 73.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.65 20th 256 92.2%
2022 73.00 44th 255 82.7%
2023 94.91 5th 128 96.1%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.88 33rd 94 64.9%
2022 61.96 27th 129 79.1%
2023 61.20 11th 41 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at Queen Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.26 51st 291 82.5%
2019 54.40 81st 217 62.7%
2021 79.39 66th 448 85.3%
2022 78.33 58th 409 85.8%
2023 64.83 116th 371 68.7%
2024 76.33 41st 174 76.4%
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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 Queen Creek High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 134 1 0 48 2 n/a n/a 50 235
1989 188 0 1 71 2 n/a n/a -2 260
1990 199 n/a 3 72 6 n/a n/a -22 258
1991 177 1 1 99 5 n/a n/a -40 243
1992 153 2 1 103 3 n/a n/a 0 262
1993 151 1 4 106 2 n/a n/a 0 264
1994 164 0 4 131 2 n/a n/a 0 301
1995 229 1 4 144 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 229 1 4 144 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1997 230 3 2 149 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1998 250 3 2 145 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1999 245 4 4 146 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2000 263 3 1 151 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2001 319 2 1 188 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 402 5 4 239 6 n/a n/a 0 656
2003 402 5 4 239 6 n/a n/a 0 656
2004 522 4 7 243 9 n/a n/a 0 785
2005 610 20 6 270 8 n/a n/a 0 914
2006 801 51 13 340 8 n/a n/a 0 1213
2007 1028 58 22 419 8 n/a n/a 0 1535
2008 1174 76 39 469 12 n/a n/a 0 1770
2009 1190 80 50 453 12 n/a n/a 0 1785
2010 1197 68 47 416 14 n/a n/a 0 1742
2011 1190 61 39 385 11 7 2 0 1695
2012 1146 61 34 383 12 4 3 0 1643
2013 1155 58 34 371 14 4 6 0 1642
2014 1214 57 32 411 15 2 22 0 1753
2015 1230 58 28 427 22 3 31 0 1799
2016 1306 61 30 435 26 7 34 0 1899
2017 1316 58 29 485 28 5 37 0 1958
2018 1330 65 37 481 28 7 39 0 1987
2019 1362 81 34 511 24 6 41 0 2059
2020 1428 65 32 549 19 8 68 0 2169
2021 1453 78 40 532 24 7 68 0 2202
2022 1524 70 36 597 24 9 81 0 2341
2023 1422 64 44 583 22 8 90 0 2233

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 Queen Creek High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 235 19.0 12.3 n/a
1989 260 23.0 11.3 n/a
1990 258 20.0 12.9 n/a
1991 243 21.5 11.3 n/a
1992 262 19.9 13.1 n/a
1993 264 20.0 13.2 n/a
1994 301 17.6 17.1 n/a
1995 378 21.7 17.4 n/a
1996 378 21.7 17.4 n/a
1997 384 20.7 18.6 n/a
1998 400 20.6 19.4 n/a
1999 400 22.8 17.5 n/a
2000 418 26.2 16.0 n/a
2001 511 29.1 17.6 n/a
2002 656 33.4 19.6 34.9
2003 656 33.4 19.6 34.9
2004 785 43.6 18.0 n/a
2005 914 53.4 17.1 33.3
2006 1213 72.8 16.7 26.5
2007 1535 86.0 17.8 20.3
2008 1770 84.5 20.9 18.1
2009 1785 83.8 21.3 23.1
2010 1742 76.8 22.6 26.2
2011 1695 74.0 22.9 30.3
2012 1643 60.4 27.1 35.2
2013 1642 77.2 21.2 27.6
2014 1753 75.8 23.1 32.5
2015 1799 73.0 24.6 25
2016 1899 70.0 27.1 25.5
2017 1958 76.6 25.5 23.3
2018 1987 93.9 21.1 22
2019 2059 96.9 21.2 22
2020 2169 95.9 22.6 20.9
2021 2202 102.0 21.5 n/a
2022 2341 112.2 20.8 6.1
2023 2233 99.8 22.3 15

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 Queen Creek High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 235 19.0 12.3 n/a
1989 260 23.0 11.3 n/a
1990 258 20.0 12.9 n/a
1991 243 21.5 11.3 n/a
1992 262 19.9 13.1 n/a
1993 264 20.0 13.2 n/a
1994 301 17.6 17.1 n/a
1995 378 21.7 17.4 n/a
1996 378 21.7 17.4 n/a
1997 384 20.7 18.6 n/a
1998 400 20.6 19.4 n/a
1999 400 22.8 17.5 n/a
2000 418 26.2 16.0 n/a
2001 511 29.1 17.6 n/a
2002 656 33.4 19.6 34.9
2003 656 33.4 19.6 34.9
2004 785 43.6 18.0 n/a
2005 914 53.4 17.1 33.3
2006 1213 72.8 16.7 26.5
2007 1535 86.0 17.8 20.3
2008 1770 84.5 20.9 18.1
2009 1785 83.8 21.3 23.1
2010 1742 76.8 22.6 26.2
2011 1695 74.0 22.9 30.3
2012 1643 60.4 27.1 35.2
2013 1642 77.2 21.2 27.6
2014 1753 75.8 23.1 32.5
2015 1799 73.0 24.6 25
2016 1899 70.0 27.1 25.5
2017 1958 76.6 25.5 23.3
2018 1987 93.9 21.1 22
2019 2059 96.9 21.2 22
2020 2169 95.9 22.6 20.9
2021 2202 102.0 21.5 n/a
2022 2341 112.2 20.8 6.1
2023 2233 99.8 22.3 15

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 Queen Creek 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 $274 (3.2%) $113 (1.3%) $660 (7.8%) $6,268 (74.2%) $1,790 (21.2%) $8,058 (95.4%) $8,445
2020 $59 (1.0%) $22 (0.4%) $139 (2.4%) $4,723 (82.5%) $918 (16.0%) $5,642 (98.6%) $5,722
2021 $75 (1.2%) $18 (0.3%) $168 (2.6%) $5,298 (81.5%) $1,111 (17.1%) $6,409 (98.6%) $6,502
2022 $226 (3.3%) $22 (0.3%) $474 (7.0%) $5,560 (82.0%) $975 (14.4%) $6,536 (96.3%) $6,784

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Queen Creek High School

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Rankings

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Ranks 70th of 285 High schoolsRanks 95th of 469 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20592233
 8.5%
African American8164
 21%
American Indian2422
 8.3%
Asian3444
 29.4%
Hispanic511583
 14.1%
Pacific Islander68
 33.3%
White13621422
 4.4%
Two or More Races4190
 119.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22%15%
 7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 2,233 students attended Queen Creek High School.

Students at Queen Creek High School are 64% White, 26% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Queen Creek High School ranks 49th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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