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Valley Union High School

Summary:

Valley Union High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Elfrida, Arizona. With just 106 students enrolled, the school has a predominantly white student population that is significantly less diverse than the state average and surrounding schools.

Academically, Valley Union High School faces significant challenges. Only 20% of 11th-grade students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 16% are proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 40% and 32% respectively. The school's performance in Science is also low, with only 8% of 11th-grade students being proficient or better, compared to the state average of 22%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from a high of 96.7% to a low of 77.7%, and its dropout rate has been on the rise, increasing from 1.4% to 3.2% over the past few years.

Disparities in student subgroup performance are also a concern at Valley Union High School. The school ranks 297 out of 456 Arizona high schools for female students, but only 317 out of 455 for male students. The school also struggles with the performance of Hispanic and White students, ranking 380 out of 441 and 319 out of 409 Arizona high schools, respectively. With nearly half of the student population coming from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's challenges may be exacerbated by the unique needs of its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4088 W Jefferson Rd
       Elfrida, AZ  85610-9125

(520) 642-3492

District: Valley Union High School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,641 Help


Feeder schools for Valley Union High School:

Elementary:    Ash Creek Elementary
    Elfrida Elementary School
    Pearce Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  106

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.8%
Hispanic:
23.6%
American Indian:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley Union 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 25.91. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Valley Union 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: White (69.8%), Hispanic (23.6%), American Indian (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Union High School is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Valley Union High School employs 8.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Union High School is $20,641.
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Rank History for Valley Union High School

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Rank History for all students at Valley Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 88.79 46th 395 88.4%
2010 84.68 68th 403 83.1%
2011 69.69 127th 397 68.0%
2012 68.98 146th 471 69.0%
2013 75.22 120th 491 75.6%
2014 73.01 117th 394 70.3%
2016 43.08 175th 406 56.9%
2017 31.00 238th 416 42.8%
2018 37.08 206th 420 51.0%
2021 22.34 390th 509 23.4%
2022 24.68 307th 464 33.8%
2023 25.91 335th 469 28.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Valley Union 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 Valley Union 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 62.63 59th 380 84.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.22 234th 347 32.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.22 151st 354 57.3%
2021 27.63 334th 492 32.1%
2022 26.20 297th 456 34.9%
2023 38.94 225th 406 44.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.46 210th 370 43.2%
2021 19.21 404th 492 17.9%
2022 23.25 317th 455 30.3%
2023 19.19 353rd 429 17.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.11 353rd 479 26.3%
2022 14.66 380th 441 13.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Valley Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.29 115th 256 55.1%
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Rank History for White students at Valley Union High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.75 221st 291 24.1%
2021 18.17 350th 448 21.9%
2022 19.05 319th 409 22.0%
2023 10.04 339th 371 8.6%
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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.

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 Valley Union High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 111 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a -10 144
1989 125 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 3 158
1990 144 n/a n/a 27 n/a n/a n/a 0 171
1991 145 0 0 39 0 n/a n/a -2 182
1992 144 0 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1993 125 1 0 51 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1994 141 0 1 47 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1995 165 1 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1996 165 1 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1997 175 3 1 52 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1998 177 4 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1999 169 5 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2000 159 1 1 53 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2001 140 0 0 58 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2002 179 0 1 54 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2003 179 0 1 54 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2004 154 0 0 44 2 n/a n/a 0 200
2005 145 0 0 55 3 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 126 0 3 63 1 n/a n/a 0 193
2007 107 0 1 56 2 n/a n/a 0 166
2008 122 0 2 55 3 n/a n/a 0 182
2009 94 1 3 59 5 n/a n/a 0 162
2010 101 0 4 55 2 n/a n/a 0 162
2011 101 0 2 41 2 6 1 0 153
2012 84 1 2 42 1 2 3 0 135
2013 67 0 2 51 1 1 2 0 124
2014 83 2 1 38 1 0 1 0 126
2015 79 1 0 33 3 0 0 0 116
2016 98 1 0 22 5 0 0 0 126
2017 96 2 0 10 5 1 1 0 115
2018 91 4 0 13 2 1 0 0 111
2019 110 3 0 8 5 0 1 0 127
2020 97 1 0 20 2 0 8 0 128
2021 91 1 1 17 4 0 0 0 114
2022 88 0 1 13 5 0 0 0 107
2023 74 1 1 25 4 0 1 0 106

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 Valley Union High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 144 11.0 13.0 n/a
1989 158 11.0 14.3 n/a
1990 171 11.0 15.5 n/a
1991 182 12.0 15.1 n/a
1992 189 12.0 15.7 n/a
1993 177 12.0 14.8 n/a
1994 189 11.5 16.4 n/a
1995 226 13.5 16.7 n/a
1996 226 13.5 16.7 n/a
1997 231 13.5 17.1 n/a
1998 240 13.3 18.0 n/a
1999 238 14.3 16.6 n/a
2000 214 16.3 13.1 n/a
2001 198 15.3 12.9 n/a
2002 235 17.6 13.4 n/a
2003 235 17.6 13.4 n/a
2004 200 15.6 12.8 56.5
2005 203 15.2 13.4 61.1
2006 193 13.0 14.8 62.2
2007 166 12.6 13.2 63.3
2008 182 12.1 15.0 67.6
2009 162 13.9 11.7 74.1
2010 162 12.2 13.2 45.7
2011 153 13.2 11.5 55.6
2012 135 11.4 11.7 70.4
2013 124 12.5 9.9 75
2014 126 14.5 8.6 77.8
2015 116 15.0 7.7 75.9
2016 126 13.0 9.6 46.8
2017 115 14.5 7.8 27
2018 111 13.8 8.0 55
2019 127 9.1 13.8 48
2020 128 9.1 14.0 49.2
2021 114 8.4 13.5 n/a
2022 107 9.5 11.2 27.1
2023 106 8.5 12.4 49.1

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 Valley Union High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 144 11.0 13.0 n/a
1989 158 11.0 14.3 n/a
1990 171 11.0 15.5 n/a
1991 182 12.0 15.1 n/a
1992 189 12.0 15.7 n/a
1993 177 12.0 14.8 n/a
1994 189 11.5 16.4 n/a
1995 226 13.5 16.7 n/a
1996 226 13.5 16.7 n/a
1997 231 13.5 17.1 n/a
1998 240 13.3 18.0 n/a
1999 238 14.3 16.6 n/a
2000 214 16.3 13.1 n/a
2001 198 15.3 12.9 n/a
2002 235 17.6 13.4 n/a
2003 235 17.6 13.4 n/a
2004 200 15.6 12.8 56.5
2005 203 15.2 13.4 61.1
2006 193 13.0 14.8 62.2
2007 166 12.6 13.2 63.3
2008 182 12.1 15.0 67.6
2009 162 13.9 11.7 74.1
2010 162 12.2 13.2 45.7
2011 153 13.2 11.5 55.6
2012 135 11.4 11.7 70.4
2013 124 12.5 9.9 75
2014 126 14.5 8.6 77.8
2015 116 15.0 7.7 75.9
2016 126 13.0 9.6 46.8
2017 115 14.5 7.8 27
2018 111 13.8 8.0 55
2019 127 9.1 13.8 48
2020 128 9.1 14.0 49.2
2021 114 8.4 13.5 n/a
2022 107 9.5 11.2 27.1
2023 106 8.5 12.4 49.1

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 Valley Union 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 $369 (2.3%) $1,032 (6.3%) $1,770 (10.8%) $10,073 (61.6%) $4,872 (29.8%) $14,945 (91.4%) $16,345
2020 $879 (1.7%) $1,075 (2.1%) $2,834 (5.6%) $34,162 (67.0%) $14,880 (29.2%) $49,042 (96.2%) $50,996
2022 $1,596 (7.7%) $997 (4.8%) $4,190 (20.3%) $11,763 (57.0%) $6,284 (30.4%) $18,047 (87.4%) $20,641

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Union 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 Students127106
 16.5%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian01
Hispanic825
 212.5%
Pacific Islander00
White11074
 32.7%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48%49.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Union High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 106 students attended Valley Union High School.

Students at Valley Union High School are 70% White, 24% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

Valley Union High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ash Creek Elementary
Elementary : Elfrida Elementary School
Elementary : Pearce Elementary School


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