Youngker High School

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Youngker High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3000 S Apache Rd,  Buckeye, AZ
Buckeye Union High School District
3.4
3.2
2,096 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
31.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
15%
State Average
31%
Math
43%
State Average
44%
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
387:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Hispanic
68.9%
Economically disadvantaged
67.7%
Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
White
17.6%
Black
8.6%
Limited English proficient
8.4%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native American
1.1%
Asian
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 497 Students
Northern Arizona University 444 Students
Grand Canyon University 315 Students
University of Arizona 296 Students
Estrella Mountain Community College 228 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 153 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 116 Students
Phoenix College 101 Students
University of San Diego 77 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 72 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 89 Students
Business 69 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Biology 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 26 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 25 Students
Architecture 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 439 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/5/2026
I think that youngker high school was a good place to go and it gave some opportunities that weren't offered at the other schools in my area.
4.0 Senior
8/24/2025
I've gone to youngker my whole 4 years and I believe that it is a pretty good school where the teachers are all pretty nice and the students are nice. Obviously it's not perfect but it's decent for Arizona.
4.0 Junior
2/15/2025
Transferring to Youngker High School in early October was initially daunting, but the experience has been fantastic. The staff's support made my transition smooth, always being available for guidance and assistance. The school's modern facilities and diverse student body have made it easy to adjust and find my place.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 12 Reviews
4.0 other
6/29/2026
I thought younker was bad till I went to Apache junction school, I now realize younker Is a whole lot better. Younker seems to teach kids who are even struggling, the teachers kinda let us to our own thing wich I like, younker keeps up with things instead of Apache junction, yeah sometimes the kids...
1.0 student
3/25/2026
Ima student of Youngker highschool, I like my teachers and nothing bad with the school so far it’s going good but this review is about one of the teachers that are just completely treating me bad, first day I came in the teacher miscounted the seats and a girl got confused and sat in my spot, so her...
1.0 other
12/11/2025
I used to go to this school; the teachers were friendly, but a lot of the staff allowed bullying. When I went to this school, a student was actively abusing his girlfriend and pulled out a razor blade. I told the staff what happened, and he got in school suspension for having a vape. He wasn't inves...
1.0 other
11/21/2025
They treated my child horribly. I decided to home school instead.

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Youngker High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Buckeye, AZ, in the Buckeye neighborhood, and is served by the Buckeye Union High School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,096 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Youngker High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 91%, 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 $442,247. Discover additional schools in the area, like Skyview High School, John S McCain III Elementary School, Sundance Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Buckeye has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Youngker High School.

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