Wickenburg High School

Summary:

Wickenburg High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 460 students in Wickenburg, Arizona. The school is part of the Wickenburg Unified District, which is ranked 195 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Wickenburg High School performs below the state average on standardized tests, with only 33% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 20% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 38% and 30%, respectively. However, the school's 8th-grade science performance is significantly higher, with 69% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 27%. The school's graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 59.8% to 84.6%, while the dropout rate has varied from 2.8% to 6.7%.

Compared to nearby Nadaburg Unified School District schools, Wickenburg High School generally performs better academically, despite having higher per-student spending and student-teacher ratios. However, the school faces challenges, including significant racial disparities in academic performance and inconsistent test scores, which suggest a need for targeted interventions and a focus on equity and inclusion to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1090 S Vulture Mine Rd
       Wickenburg, AZ  85390-3145


(928) 684-6600

District: Wickenburg Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
179th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,736 Help


Feeder schools for Wickenburg High School:

Elementary:    Festival Foothills Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  460

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.2%
Hispanic:
42.6%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wickenburg 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 75.86. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wickenburg High School ranks worse than 69.1% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.54. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wickenburg 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 (52.2%), Hispanic (42.6%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wickenburg High School is 17.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wickenburg High School is $6,736.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wickenburg High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wickenburg High School 179th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Wickenburg High School in the ranking list.)

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Wickenburg Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wickenburg Unified District 195th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wickenburg High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.32 535th 832 35.7%
2023 75.86 158th 854 81.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.53 524th 818 35.9%
2023 85.17 78th 810 90.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.03 319th 760 58.0%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.59 50th 675 92.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wickenburg High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 63.94 153rd 395 61.3%
2010 74.40 106th 403 73.7%
2011 62.18 164th 397 58.7%
2012 70.18 144th 471 69.4%
2013 62.26 200th 491 59.3%
2014 60.55 173rd 394 56.1%
2015 32.46 156th 261 40.2%
2016 34.58 213th 406 47.5%
2017 30.12 241st 416 42.1%
2018 25.02 275th 420 34.5%
2019 18.54 229th 285 19.6%
2021 58.66 164th 509 67.8%
2022 45.92 184th 464 60.3%
2023 38.34 254th 469 45.8%
2024 27.54 179th 259 30.9%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.13 87th 374 76.7%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Wickenburg 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 Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.05 152nd 422 64.0%
2022 42.17 153rd 380 59.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.82 209th 347 39.8%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.10 69th 168 58.9%
2022 28.02 72nd 150 52.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.92 219th 354 38.1%
2019 20.16 199th 247 19.4%
2021 60.32 152nd 492 69.1%
2022 59.06 133rd 456 70.8%
2023 37.91 229th 406 43.6%
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Rank History for high school Foster Care students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.65 38th 130 70.8%
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Rank History for high school Military Connected students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.81 64th 102 37.3%
2022 32.04 91st 125 27.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.22 278th 370 24.9%
2019 18.92 193rd 238 18.9%
2021 53.83 179th 492 63.6%
2022 38.48 212th 455 53.4%
2023 32.84 262nd 429 38.9%
2024 25.94 141st 207 31.9%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.45 11th 238 95.4%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.27 98th 306 68.0%
2022 61.16 78th 301 74.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.10 217th 311 30.2%
2021 39.17 250th 479 47.8%
2022 53.82 138th 441 68.7%
2023 23.28 303rd 379 20.1%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.05 150th 255 41.2%
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Rank History for high school Pacific Islander students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.67 1st 94 98.9%
2022 57.12 36th 129 72.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Wickenburg High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.67 258th 291 11.3%
2019 8.78 210th 217 3.2%
2021 57.79 164th 448 63.4%
2022 30.44 271st 409 33.7%
2023 33.58 252nd 371 32.1%
2024 18.73 150th 174 13.8%
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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.

Wickenburg High School Test Scores
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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, May 22, 2017

Open Quote I started out thinking this school was a good one. I was wrong! I have a special needs student. He has been bullied, along with many other students. He also has a lot of medical issues. One of the teachers brought up to him that people don't know if he is really sick a lot. Saying that to a student is unnecessary, approach the parent if you have a issue or wondering if they are really ill or not. I am so disgusted with how this school has turned out to be, I would never recommend it to anyone. Lack of communication , teachers that don't follow IEP's, and bullying. Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, February 25, 2010

Open Quote It would appear that Wickenburg High School has turned around quite a bit since I graduated. Out of 150 or so students in my class only 68 graduated in 4 years. Glad to see some improvement! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wickenburg High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 499 1 5 35 0 n/a n/a -74 466
1989 474 0 6 28 0 n/a n/a -64 444
1990 446 n/a 7 29 n/a n/a n/a -60 422
1991 423 0 3 37 0 n/a n/a -73 390
1992 331 0 1 28 2 n/a n/a 0 362
1993 320 1 1 43 7 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 359 1 2 59 5 n/a n/a 0 426
1995 389 1 3 77 15 n/a n/a 0 485
1996 389 1 3 77 15 n/a n/a 0 485
1997 445 1 3 87 15 n/a n/a 0 551
1998 448 1 2 87 5 n/a n/a 0 543
1999 467 1 2 103 6 n/a n/a 0 579
2000 502 2 3 115 5 n/a n/a 0 627
2001 486 4 1 118 8 n/a n/a 0 617
2002 480 3 3 126 11 n/a n/a 0 623
2003 480 3 3 126 11 n/a n/a 0 623
2004 476 5 1 125 9 n/a n/a 0 616
2005 452 8 2 130 5 n/a n/a 0 597
2006 457 7 2 131 9 n/a n/a 0 606
2007 452 8 2 151 7 n/a n/a 0 620
2008 488 7 0 184 6 n/a n/a 0 685
2009 487 3 2 214 8 n/a n/a 0 714
2010 465 5 3 209 13 n/a n/a 0 695
2011 430 6 3 179 6 0 2 0 626
2012 471 9 2 224 10 0 5 0 721
2013 479 9 1 210 6 0 11 0 716
2014 440 5 1 202 5 0 10 0 663
2015 423 5 0 212 5 0 12 0 657
2016 381 6 0 209 4 0 11 0 611
2017 362 8 0 207 5 0 9 0 591
2018 338 9 1 194 1 0 7 0 550
2019 333 12 0 184 4 0 7 0 540
2020 313 13 0 186 2 2 13 0 529
2021 220 10 1 173 4 2 2 0 412
2022 275 4 2 192 2 2 7 0 484
2023 240 10 3 196 4 0 7 0 460

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 Wickenburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 466 29.3 15.9 n/a
1989 444 29.3 15.1 n/a
1990 422 26.3 16.0 n/a
1991 390 24.8 15.7 n/a
1992 362 22.5 16.0 n/a
1993 372 21.5 17.3 n/a
1994 426 23.5 18.1 n/a
1995 485 28.0 17.3 n/a
1996 485 28.0 17.3 n/a
1997 551 29.3 18.8 n/a
1998 543 28.2 19.3 n/a
1999 579 32.0 18.1 n/a
2000 627 35.2 17.8 n/a
2001 617 36.8 16.8 n/a
2002 623 32.9 18.9 39.5
2003 623 32.9 18.9 39.5
2004 616 33.3 18.5 25
2005 597 36.0 16.6 30.8
2006 606 32.3 18.8 44.4
2007 620 33.4 18.6 39.4
2008 685 34.8 19.7 35.8
2009 714 39.8 17.9 40.9
2010 695 37.8 18.3 40.7
2011 626 34.0 18.4 43.8
2012 721 33.1 21.7 48.5
2013 716 35.4 20.1 52.2
2014 663 30.9 21.4 45.2
2015 657 30.0 21.9 47.6
2016 611 29.0 21.0 44.7
2017 591 26.4 22.3 42.6
2018 550 25.8 21.3 48
2019 540 26.4 20.4 41.9
2020 529 25.0 21.1 42.9
2021 412 25.0 16.4 n/a
2022 484 26.2 18.4 15.7
2023 460 26.2 17.5 39.8

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 Wickenburg High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 466 29.3 15.9 n/a
1989 444 29.3 15.1 n/a
1990 422 26.3 16.0 n/a
1991 390 24.8 15.7 n/a
1992 362 22.5 16.0 n/a
1993 372 21.5 17.3 n/a
1994 426 23.5 18.1 n/a
1995 485 28.0 17.3 n/a
1996 485 28.0 17.3 n/a
1997 551 29.3 18.8 n/a
1998 543 28.2 19.3 n/a
1999 579 32.0 18.1 n/a
2000 627 35.2 17.8 n/a
2001 617 36.8 16.8 n/a
2002 623 32.9 18.9 39.5
2003 623 32.9 18.9 39.5
2004 616 33.3 18.5 25
2005 597 36.0 16.6 30.8
2006 606 32.3 18.8 44.4
2007 620 33.4 18.6 39.4
2008 685 34.8 19.7 35.8
2009 714 39.8 17.9 40.9
2010 695 37.8 18.3 40.7
2011 626 34.0 18.4 43.8
2012 721 33.1 21.7 48.5
2013 716 35.4 20.1 52.2
2014 663 30.9 21.4 45.2
2015 657 30.0 21.9 47.6
2016 611 29.0 21.0 44.7
2017 591 26.4 22.3 42.6
2018 550 25.8 21.3 48
2019 540 26.4 20.4 41.9
2020 529 25.0 21.1 42.9
2021 412 25.0 16.4 n/a
2022 484 26.2 18.4 15.7
2023 460 26.2 17.5 39.8

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 Wickenburg 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 $388 (4.2%) $117 (1.3%) $892 (9.7%) $6,813 (73.9%) $1,903 (20.6%) $8,716 (94.5%) $9,220
2020 $353 (5.6%) $358 (5.7%) $1,065 (17.0%) $5,110 (81.5%) $449 (7.2%) $5,559 (88.7%) $6,270
2021 $442 (5.6%) $537 (6.8%) $1,421 (17.9%) $6,270 (79.1%) $679 (8.6%) $6,949 (87.7%) $7,928
2022 $347 (5.2%) $610 (9.1%) $1,304 (19.4%) $5,277 (78.3%) $502 (7.5%) $5,779 (85.8%) $6,736

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wickenburg High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 229th of 285 High schoolsRanks 254th of 469 High schools
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Student Body

Number of students
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Number of students
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Total Students540460
 14.8%
African American1210
 16.7%
American Indian44
Asian03
Hispanic184196
 6.5%
Pacific Islander00
White333240
 27.9%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.9%39.8%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wickenburg High School

Wickenburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Festival Foothills Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 460 students attended Wickenburg High School.

Students at Wickenburg High School are 52% White, 43% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Wickenburg High School ranks 179th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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