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Superior Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Superior Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in the small town of Superior, Arizona, with a student population of 156 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student body is predominantly Hispanic (80.13%), with smaller percentages of White (17.31%) and African American (1.92%) students.

Despite its small size, Superior Junior/Senior High School has faced significant academic challenges in recent years. The school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with only 5-15% of students proficient or better in subjects like English Language Arts and Science. This performance is also significantly lower than the nearby Ray Junior/Senior High School and Miami Junior Senior High School. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 77.7% to 96.6%, with the most recent rate at 85.7% in 2021-2022, which is lower than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school's dropout rate has been relatively high, ranging from 2.4% to 11.1% in recent years.

One factor that may be contributing to the school's academic challenges is its high percentage of students from low-income families, with 25.64% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is lower than the nearby Ray Unified District and Miami Unified District, where the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch is around 48%. The school's overall performance has also been reflected in its low rankings, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom half of Arizona high schools and receiving 1 or 2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 100 W Panther Dr
       Superior, AZ  85173-4528

(520) 689-3000

District: Superior Unified School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,016 Help


Feeder schools for Superior Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    John F Kennedy School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.9%
White:
13.5%
African American:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Superior Junior/Senior 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 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Superior Junior/Senior 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 22.27. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Superior Junior/Senior 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 (85.9%), White (13.5%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Superior Junior/Senior High School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Superior Junior/Senior High School is $7,016.
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Rank History for Superior Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.87 736th 832 11.5%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.31 196th 606 67.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.99 612th 789 22.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.75 502nd 503 0.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.20 621st 624 0.5%
2021 18.76 721st 820 12.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.45 704th 818 13.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.52 269th 573 53.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.69 768th 802 4.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.83 563rd 780 27.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Superior Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 47.03 220th 395 44.3%
2010 55.49 193rd 403 52.1%
2011 61.42 168th 397 57.7%
2012 34.97 308th 471 34.6%
2013 57.60 229th 491 53.4%
2014 35.08 264th 394 33.0%
2016 15.14 351st 406 13.5%
2017 14.93 355th 416 14.7%
2018 14.40 369th 420 12.1%
2021 32.93 299th 509 41.3%
2022 24.11 314th 464 32.3%
2023 22.27 358th 469 23.7%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Superior Junior/Senior 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 high school Special Education students at Superior Junior/Senior 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 high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.34 232nd 253 8.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.44 292nd 354 17.5%
2021 39.49 253rd 492 48.6%
2022 25.18 302nd 456 33.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.77 304th 370 17.8%
2021 26.24 347th 492 29.5%
2022 25.24 303rd 455 33.4%
2023 19.62 346th 429 19.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.26 249th 311 19.9%
2021 32.88 302nd 479 37.0%
2022 21.77 336th 441 23.8%
2023 15.48 343rd 379 9.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Superior Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.61 257th 448 42.6%
2022 58.76 135th 409 67.0%
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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 Superior Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 61 0 0 195 0 n/a n/a 12 268
1989 59 0 1 215 3 n/a n/a -35 243
1990 57 n/a 1 194 4 n/a n/a -34 222
1991 50 0 3 175 3 n/a n/a -29 202
1992 47 0 2 138 2 n/a n/a -1 188
1993 40 0 0 141 5 n/a n/a 0 186
1994 31 0 0 147 3 n/a n/a 0 181
1995 33 0 1 157 1 n/a n/a 0 192
1996 33 0 1 157 1 n/a n/a 0 192
1997 35 0 1 168 1 n/a n/a 0 205
1998 32 0 0 158 6 n/a n/a 0 196
1999 26 0 0 159 5 n/a n/a 0 190
2000 30 1 0 150 7 n/a n/a 0 188
2001 31 2 0 138 7 n/a n/a 0 178
2002 29 1 0 129 4 n/a n/a 0 163
2003 29 1 0 129 4 n/a n/a 0 163
2004 29 4 0 122 4 n/a n/a 0 159
2005 33 4 0 122 4 n/a n/a 0 163
2006 30 4 0 123 4 n/a n/a 0 161
2007 34 4 0 110 6 n/a n/a 0 154
2008 30 1 0 118 7 n/a n/a 0 156
2009 23 1 0 112 5 n/a n/a 0 141
2010 25 0 0 109 5 n/a n/a 0 139
2011 25 0 0 107 4 0 1 0 137
2012 19 1 0 109 1 0 1 0 131
2013 12 3 0 100 1 0 0 0 116
2014 16 3 0 107 0 0 0 0 126
2015 12 4 0 104 2 0 0 0 122
2016 9 2 0 96 0 0 1 0 108
2017 11 1 1 91 2 0 0 0 106
2018 24 3 2 145 2 0 1 0 177
2019 23 4 1 146 2 0 1 0 177
2020 21 5 1 129 1 0 0 0 157
2021 31 3 0 130 0 0 0 0 164
2022 34 5 0 121 0 0 0 0 160
2023 27 3 0 125 1 0 0 0 156
2024 21 1 0 134 0 0 0 0 156

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 Superior Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 17.5 15.3 n/a
1989 243 17.0 14.2 n/a
1990 222 15.8 14.0 n/a
1991 202 15.5 13.0 n/a
1992 188 12.5 15.0 n/a
1993 186 12.8 14.5 n/a
1994 181 14.3 12.7 n/a
1995 192 12.8 15.0 n/a
1996 192 12.8 15.0 n/a
1997 205 12.0 17.1 n/a
1998 196 14.8 13.2 n/a
1999 190 14.8 12.8 n/a
2000 188 15.3 12.3 n/a
2001 178 15.3 11.6 n/a
2002 163 10.8 15.1 n/a
2003 163 10.8 15.1 n/a
2004 159 14.0 11.4 88.7
2005 163 12.3 13.3 95.1
2006 161 11.0 14.6 95
2007 154 12.6 12.2 86.4
2008 156 9.3 16.8 57.7
2009 141 9.5 14.8 91.5
2010 139 11.0 12.6 84.2
2011 137 8.0 17.1 72.3
2012 131 9.5 13.7 21.4
2013 116 11.2 10.3 33.6
2014 126 11.0 11.4 97.6
2015 122 8.0 15.2 0
2016 108 8.0 13.5 97.2
2017 106 8.2 12.8 71.7
2018 177 4.5 39.3 84.2
2019 177 5.0 35.4 84.2
2020 157 5.0 31.4 85.4
2021 164 8.4 19.4 85.4
2022 160 11.5 13.9 26.9
2023 156 12.0 13.0 25.6
2024 156 11.0 14.1 n/a

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 Superior Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 17.5 15.3 n/a
1989 243 17.0 14.2 n/a
1990 222 15.8 14.0 n/a
1991 202 15.5 13.0 n/a
1992 188 12.5 15.0 n/a
1993 186 12.8 14.5 n/a
1994 181 14.3 12.7 n/a
1995 192 12.8 15.0 n/a
1996 192 12.8 15.0 n/a
1997 205 12.0 17.1 n/a
1998 196 14.8 13.2 n/a
1999 190 14.8 12.8 n/a
2000 188 15.3 12.3 n/a
2001 178 15.3 11.6 n/a
2002 163 10.8 15.1 n/a
2003 163 10.8 15.1 n/a
2004 159 14.0 11.4 88.7
2005 163 12.3 13.3 95.1
2006 161 11.0 14.6 95
2007 154 12.6 12.2 86.4
2008 156 9.3 16.8 57.7
2009 141 9.5 14.8 91.5
2010 139 11.0 12.6 84.2
2011 137 8.0 17.1 72.3
2012 131 9.5 13.7 21.4
2013 116 11.2 10.3 33.6
2014 126 11.0 11.4 97.6
2015 122 8.0 15.2 0
2016 108 8.0 13.5 97.2
2017 106 8.2 12.8 71.7
2018 177 4.5 39.3 84.2
2019 177 5.0 35.4 84.2
2020 157 5.0 31.4 85.4
2021 164 8.4 19.4 85.4
2022 160 11.5 13.9 26.9
2023 156 12.0 13.0 25.6
2024 156 11.0 14.1 n/a

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 Superior Junior/Senior 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 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2020 $894 (7.9%) $73 (0.6%) $1,862 (16.5%) $4,994 (44.3%) $5,312 (47.1%) $10,306 (91.4%) $11,273
2021 $821 (12.1%) $259 (3.8%) $1,901 (27.9%) $4,335 (63.6%) $1,397 (20.5%) $5,732 (84.1%) $6,812
2022 $136 (1.9%) $23 (0.3%) $295 (4.2%) $5,216 (74.3%) $1,641 (23.4%) $6,857 (97.7%) $7,016

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Superior Junior/Senior 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 Students177156
 11.9%
African American43
 25%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic146125
 14.4%
Pacific Islander00
White2327
 17.4%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.2%25.6%
 58.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Superior Junior/Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 156 students attended Superior Junior/Senior High School.

Superior Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : John F Kennedy School

Students at Superior Junior/Senior High School are 86% Hispanic, 13% White.


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