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
3.1
2.5
995 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Larry Laprise
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
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

4
Equity
2
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
10%
State Average
44%
Science
10%
State Average
31%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%
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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 185 Students
Northern Arizona University 146 Students
University of Arizona 100 Students
Grand Canyon University 98 Students
Central Arizona College 68 Students
Mesa Community College 63 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 43 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 35 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 26 Students
University of San Diego 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 33 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Veterinary Sciences 15 Students
Biology 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Physical Therapy 13 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Veterinary Technician and Assistant 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 107 Reviews
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.
3.0 Senior
5/22/2020
The teachers are decent and so is the faculty. The bathrooms are locked half the time due to being vandalized and tend to be broken.
3.0 Junior
3/14/2019
I really love Apache Junction High School. It is a great school with very spirited and connected students. It is really a family and a bond. However in recent years the funding of the school has been limited and has no doubt taken its toll on the overall quality of the education itself.
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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...
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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...
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1.0 parent
1/13/2022
The district is killing the school and the vice principle does not do her job .
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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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