Serving 61 students in grades 9-12, Edge High School - Northwest ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edge High School - Northwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Edge High School - Northwest's student population of 61 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Edge High School - Northwest ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edge High School - Northwest is 0.62, 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
#420 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
54%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edge High School - Northwest's ranking?
Edge High School - Northwest is ranked #420 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edge High School - Northwest?
The graduation rate of Edge High School - Northwest is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Edge High School - Northwest?
61 students attend Edge High School - Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Edge High School - Northwest students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Edge High School - Northwest offer ?
Edge High School - Northwest offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edge High School - Northwest part of?
Edge High School - Northwest is part of Edge School Inc. The (4421) School District.
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