St. David High School is a high school in St. David, Arizona, in the United States. It is the only high school under the jurisdiction of the St. David Unified School District, which also includes a K-8 school. Together they have around 500 students.
Serving 136 students in grades 9-12, St. David High School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. David High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
St. David High School's student population of 136 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
St. David High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. David High School is 0.32, 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
#647 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
81%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. David High School's ranking?
St. David High School is ranked #647 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. David High School?
The graduation rate of St. David High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend St. David High School?
136 students attend St. David High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of St. David High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. David High School?
St. David High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. David High School offer ?
St. David High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. David High School part of?
St. David High School is part of St David Unified District (4173) School District.
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