The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (11-12)
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
5%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(11-12)97%
43%
Black
(11-12)3%
5%
White
(11-12)n/a
42%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)≥50%
76%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
95%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Omega Schools D.B.A. Omega Academy Inc. School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of La Puerta High School?
The graduation rate of La Puerta High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 76%.
How many students attend La Puerta High School?
63 students attend La Puerta High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of La Puerta High School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does La Puerta High School offer ?
La Puerta High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is La Puerta High School part of?
La Puerta High School is part of Omega Schools D.B.A. Omega Academy Inc. School District.
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