San Carlos High School is a high school in San Carlos, Arizona. It is part of the San Carlos Unified School District, which also includes a primary and intermediate school known as Rice Elementary.
Serving 419 students in grades 6-12, San Carlos 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Carlos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
San Carlos High School's student population of 419 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 114% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Black, Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
San Carlos 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 San Carlos High School is 0.00, 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
#1901 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
100%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Braves
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Carlos High School's ranking?
San Carlos High School is ranked #1901 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of San Carlos High School?
The graduation rate of San Carlos High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend San Carlos High School?
419 students attend San Carlos High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of San Carlos High School students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Carlos High School?
San Carlos High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does San Carlos High School offer ?
San Carlos High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is San Carlos High School part of?
San Carlos High School is part of San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District.
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