Coolidge High School is a high school in Coolidge, Arizona which was established in 1939, and was renovated in 2005. It is located at 684 W. Northern Ave. It is one of two high schools under the jurisdiction of the Coolidge Unified School District.
Serving 684 students in grades 9-12, Coolidge High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coolidge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Coolidge High School's student population of 684 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1939
Colors
Royal blue, Scarlet
School Calendar
Campus Size
25
School Motto
Engage, Challenge, Inspire - Every Student, Every Day
School Mascot
Bears
School Rankings
Coolidge High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coolidge High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1440 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
48%
Black
12%
6%
White
19%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coolidge High School's ranking?
Coolidge High School is ranked #1440 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Coolidge High School often compared to?
Coolidge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Florence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coolidge High School?
The graduation rate of Coolidge High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Coolidge High School?
684 students attend Coolidge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Coolidge High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coolidge High School?
Coolidge High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coolidge High School offer ?
Coolidge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coolidge High School part of?
Coolidge High School is part of Coolidge Unified District (4442) School District.
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