Apache Junction High School

Apache Junction High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2525 S Ironwood Dr,  Apache Junction, AZ
Apache Junction Unified School District
3.2
2.5
995 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Larry Laprise
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
D+
Administration
D
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Pass Rate
56.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
10%
State Average
44%
Science
10%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
454:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
White
52.1%
Hispanic
41.7%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 168 Students
Northern Arizona University 136 Students
Grand Canyon University 93 Students
University of Arizona 91 Students
Mesa Community College 62 Students
Central Arizona College 59 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 41 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 33 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 27 Students
University of San Diego 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 30 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Veterinary Sciences 14 Students
Biology 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Physical Therapy 13 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant 12 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 109 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/7/2024
Growing up in the same district my entire life, I have seen both good and bad. Once I was in high school, I hoped that the students were given a little bit more freedom, I didn't really notice and until I was a senior, I think that, for the most part, my school took the the behavior of a few students and made rule for everyone. I would have enjoyed to be treated more my age, just from my experience. Other than that, it was somewhat difficult to talk to counselors and they felt hard to reach, but overall I think I've enjoyed my time that I have left.
4.0 Senior
3/1/2023
JROTC program has helped form me into a young adult. Teachers help me understand and comprehend my work Things I would change: Time given for homework under certain circumstances.
3.0 Senior
11/15/2022
Apache Junction is the only school I have been too. There are a lot of teachers that have made it fun, whether they've left or are still there, that have provided essential learning in what I wanted. But for where AJHS is located, there is usually lots of conflicts with the students. However, I can't say it wasn't fun.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/5/2023
All of the new administrators treat pupils with a great deal of disdain and are poor role models. The step program, a new regulation that they have devised, is an absurd program that only causes problems for the students. I wouldn't advise any parents to send their kids there because the staff and a...
1.0 parent
8/5/2023
All the new admins are very disrespectful towards students and are not good role models. One of the newest front office ladies rolled her eyes at a student that was respectful while she was being extremely ignorant and disrespectful. I would not recommend any parents to let their children attend, st...
1.0 parent
1/13/2022
The district is killing the school and the vice principle does not do her job .
1.0 parent
7/31/2019
It’s a week and a half in and we are looking for other options. Is that clear enough?

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Apache Junction High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Apache Junction, AZ, in the Apache Junction neighborhood, and is served by the Apache Junction Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 995 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Apache Junction High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $423,348. Discover additional schools in the area, like Superstition High School, Imagine Prep Superstition, Apache Trail High School, and more. Learn more about what Apache Junction has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Apache Junction High School.

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