Summary:
The 85321 zip code area is home to two schools, Ajo Elementary School and Ajo High School, both part of the Ajo Unified District. While the district as a whole is ranked 399 out of 540 in Arizona and has a 1-star rating, Ajo High School stands out as the stronger performer, with a higher statewide ranking and rating compared to Ajo Elementary School.
Ajo High School ranked 219 out of 469 Arizona high schools and received a 3-star rating, while Ajo Elementary School ranked 1163 out of 1245 Arizona elementary schools and received a 0-star rating. Academically, Ajo High School's performance is slightly better, with 28% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40%. However, both schools struggle with low proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. Ajo High School also has a lower 4-year graduation rate of 81.8% and a higher dropout rate of 8.3% compared to the state averages.
Socioeconomic factors play a significant role in the schools' performance, with both having a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, around 70%. Per-student spending is similar for both schools, but Ajo High School has a significantly higher student-teacher ratio of 38.5, compared to Ajo Elementary's 17.8. The data also reveals racial demographic differences, with Ajo High School having a higher percentage of Hispanic students and Ajo Elementary having a higher percentage of Native American students.
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