Rio Rico High School

Summary:

Rio Rico High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Rio Rico, Arizona, with a student population of 1,414. The school is part of the Santa Cruz Valley Unified District, which is ranked 258 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rio Rico High School faces several challenges, including consistently underperforming the state average on standardized test scores for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 38%. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 88.8% to 93.2% in recent years, which is generally lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has been between 1.2% and 3.0% in recent years, higher than the state average. A significant portion of the student population (around 72%) comes from low-socioeconomic status families, as indicated by the high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

Compared to nearby schools like Patagonia Union High School, Pierson High School, and Nogales High School, Rio Rico High School generally performs worse on academic metrics, has lower graduation rates, and serves a more socioeconomically disadvantaged student population. The school's performance suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 590 N. Camino Galindo
       Rio Rico, AZ  85648


(520) 375-8700

District: Santa Cruz Valley Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
236th of 270 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,911 Help


Feeder schools for Rio Rico High School:

Elementary:    Calabasas School
    Mountain View School
    San Cayetano Elementary School
Middle:    Coatimundi Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  25.6 Help
Number of students:  1,414

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.0%
White:
2.8%
Asian:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.9% Help


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Compare Details Rio Rico High School ranks worse than 87.4% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.78. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rio Rico 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 (96%), White (2.8%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rio Rico High School is 25.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rio Rico High School is $5,911.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rio Rico High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Rico High School 236th of 270 Arizona public high schools. (See Rio Rico High School in the ranking list.)

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Santa Cruz Valley Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Cruz Valley Unified District 263rd of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rio Rico High School

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Rank History for all students at Rio Rico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 58.10 180th 395 54.4%
2010 45.20 229th 403 43.2%
2011 57.93 177th 397 55.4%
2012 68.51 150th 471 68.2%
2013 64.23 190th 491 61.3%
2014 62.08 170th 394 56.9%
2015 22.78 211th 261 19.2%
2016 31.24 235th 406 42.1%
2017 25.95 275th 416 33.9%
2018 28.32 255th 420 39.3%
2019 23.14 212th 285 25.6%
2021 39.71 258th 509 49.3%
2022 31.94 246th 464 47.0%
2023 31.67 292nd 469 37.7%
2024 15.78 236th 270 12.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rio Rico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.15 1st 374 99.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rio Rico 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%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rio Rico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.41 124th 155 20.0%
2021 54.57 115th 422 72.7%
2022 42.91 145th 380 61.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio Rico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.63 126th 253 50.2%
2022 34.42 99th 168 41.1%
2023 38.85 196th 347 43.5%
2024 19.15 144th 172 16.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Rio Rico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.97 32nd 168 81.0%
2022 86.85 7th 150 95.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Rio Rico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.89 234th 354 33.9%
2019 20.53 197th 247 20.2%
2021 39.19 255th 492 48.2%
2022 32.65 248th 456 45.6%
2023 24.43 305th 406 24.9%
2024 13.17 185th 200 7.5%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Rio Rico 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%
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Rank History for Male students at Rio Rico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.85 228th 370 38.4%
2019 20.78 186th 238 21.8%
2021 38.58 264th 492 46.3%
2022 30.39 259th 455 43.1%
2023 33.33 260th 429 39.4%
2024 13.94 195th 219 11.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rio Rico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.33 137th 231 40.7%
2022 47.81 123rd 238 48.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Rio Rico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.25 25th 201 87.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rio Rico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.09 158th 311 49.2%
2019 34.39 103rd 183 43.7%
2021 42.45 234th 479 51.1%
2022 37.48 222nd 441 49.7%
2023 35.40 230th 379 39.3%
2024 19.14 138th 170 18.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Rio Rico 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 Pacific Islander students at Rio Rico 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 Rio Rico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.83 165th 291 43.3%
2021 78.35 77th 448 82.8%
2022 55.05 144th 409 64.8%
2023 47.50 187th 371 49.6%
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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.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rio Rico High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 65 1 3 423 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 67 0 2 508 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1999 69 0 4 499 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2000 88 1 5 533 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2001 81 2 4 544 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2002 117 3 4 667 0 n/a n/a 0 791
2003 117 3 4 667 0 n/a n/a 0 791
2004 111 6 6 723 2 n/a n/a 0 848
2005 112 3 7 864 1 n/a n/a 0 987
2006 82 2 7 922 0 n/a n/a 0 1013
2007 66 1 10 1011 1 n/a n/a 0 1089
2008 59 3 9 1108 4 n/a n/a 0 1183
2009 53 2 6 1088 1 n/a n/a 0 1150
2010 59 2 9 1053 0 n/a n/a 0 1123
2011 56 3 5 1029 1 0 3 0 1097
2012 67 2 5 1016 1 0 1 0 1092
2013 52 2 3 1016 0 1 2 0 1076
2014 56 3 3 1030 0 1 0 0 1093
2015 45 3 5 1068 0 1 4 0 1126
2016 42 2 7 1126 0 1 3 0 1181
2017 49 2 9 1129 0 1 3 0 1193
2018 34 2 7 1088 0 1 2 0 1134
2019 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
2020 33 1 4 1203 1 1 1 0 1244
2021 25 2 4 1206 1 1 1 0 1240
2022 32 2 6 1275 1 1 2 0 1319
2023 40 2 7 1358 3 2 2 0 1414

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 Rio Rico High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 492 24.0 20.5 n/a
1998 577 28.0 20.6 n/a
1999 573 28.5 20.1 n/a
2000 627 31.5 19.9 n/a
2001 631 29.8 21.2 n/a
2002 791 39.3 20.1 n/a
2003 791 39.3 20.1 n/a
2004 848 43.6 19.4 63.1
2005 987 48.9 20.2 67.5
2006 1013 50.8 19.9 73.1
2007 1089 49.3 22.1 72.5
2008 1183 58.9 20.1 69.3
2009 1150 64.3 17.9 72.3
2010 1123 59.0 19.0 74.8
2011 1097 62.8 17.4 72.4
2012 1092 58.8 18.5 71.1
2013 1076 54.9 19.5 71.1
2014 1093 52.6 20.7 72
2015 1126 51.0 22.0 0
2016 1181 51.0 23.1 99.7
2017 1193 52.2 22.8 99.7
2018 1134 57.1 19.8 72
2019 0 55.5 0.0 n/a
2020 1244 55.1 22.5 71.9
2021 1240 54.3 22.8 n/a
2022 1319 55.4 23.8 71.9
2023 1414 55.2 25.6 71.9

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 Rio Rico High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 492 24.0 20.5 n/a
1998 577 28.0 20.6 n/a
1999 573 28.5 20.1 n/a
2000 627 31.5 19.9 n/a
2001 631 29.8 21.2 n/a
2002 791 39.3 20.1 n/a
2003 791 39.3 20.1 n/a
2004 848 43.6 19.4 63.1
2005 987 48.9 20.2 67.5
2006 1013 50.8 19.9 73.1
2007 1089 49.3 22.1 72.5
2008 1183 58.9 20.1 69.3
2009 1150 64.3 17.9 72.3
2010 1123 59.0 19.0 74.8
2011 1097 62.8 17.4 72.4
2012 1092 58.8 18.5 71.1
2013 1076 54.9 19.5 71.1
2014 1093 52.6 20.7 72
2015 1126 51.0 22.0 0
2016 1181 51.0 23.1 99.7
2017 1193 52.2 22.8 99.7
2018 1134 57.1 19.8 72
2019 0 55.5 0.0 n/a
2020 1244 55.1 22.5 71.9
2021 1240 54.3 22.8 n/a
2022 1319 55.4 23.8 71.9
2023 1414 55.2 25.6 71.9

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 Rio Rico 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 $500 (6.3%) $597 (7.5%) $1,597 (20.0%) $5,189 (64.9%) $1,713 (21.4%) $6,902 (86.3%) $8,000
2020 $408 (7.3%) $565 (10.1%) $1,381 (24.7%) $4,057 (72.5%) $564 (10.1%) $4,622 (82.6%) $5,595
2021 $490 (8.3%) $398 (6.8%) $1,379 (23.5%) $4,186 (71.2%) $802 (13.6%) $4,988 (84.9%) $5,876
2022 $356 (6.0%) $138 (2.3%) $850 (14.4%) $4,494 (76.0%) $923 (15.6%) $5,417 (91.6%) $5,911

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rio Rico 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)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 212th of 285 High schoolsRanks 292nd of 469 High schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Rio Rico High School)2030
 10%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Cruz Valley Unified District)2030
 10%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Arizona)2941
 12%
11th Grade Mathematics (Rio Rico High School)1621
 5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Santa Cruz Valley Unified District)1621
 5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arizona)3332
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students01414
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Rico High School

Students at Rio Rico High School are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,414 students attended Rio Rico High School.

Rio Rico High School ranks in the bottom 12.6% of Arizona high schools.

Rio Rico High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Calabasas School
Elementary : Mountain View School
Elementary : San Cayetano Elementary School
Middle : Coatimundi Middle School


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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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