Ironwood High School

Ironwood High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
6051 W Sweetwater Ave,  Glendale, AZ
Peoria Unified School District
3.9
3.3
1,885 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
85.3%
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
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
31%
State Average
44%
Science
26%
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
402:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Hispanic
42.9%
White
39.3%
Black
6.8%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%
Native American
<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 590 Students
Northern Arizona University 505 Students
University of Arizona 391 Students
Grand Canyon University 381 Students
Glendale Community College - Arizona 269 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 237 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 127 Students
University of San Diego 97 Students
Arizona Christian University 89 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 79 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 125 Students
Psychology 103 Students
Biology 96 Students
Business 92 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 86 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 37 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 32 Students
Pre-Law Studies 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 464 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/4/2025
I am so glad that I decided to go to Ironwood. I have made some great friends and learned so much about other people and countries.
5.0 Senior
1/2/2025
Ironwood High School is a very special place, it's more of a family. While not everyone knows one another, i love being a student there. The teachers are amazing, we have great resources and amazing sports teams. I have always been able to rely on my teachers and other administrators for help and guidance's
4.0 Senior
12/8/2024
I believe that ironwood is a really good school overall that allows us to become our best with the materials we need. They have some great teachers that go above and beyond for students that are in need which helped me to become smarter that I am.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/5/2024
I would definitely recommend this school - we've had a very good experience. My daughter has completed 2 years at Ironwood, and she is now heading into her junior year. She is bi-racial, with a conservative background, and is an above-average achieving student. She's involved in performing arts. We...
1.0 parent
7/18/2022
Bad school would not recommend racism a
5.0 parent
3/24/2015
I am very happy with Ironwood and the education my son is getting. My son is an IB candidate and is active in sports, theater and clubs and has had a great experience thus far. The bottom line is that you get out what you put in. The programs are there but success takes dedication and hard work and...
3.0 parent
8/15/2014
My daughter has just started grade 9 and so far she has been very happy but if you are patriotic and you want your child to say the pledge every morning, best you go to Cactus high school. Ironwood has taken the pledge away. Very disappointing for many pupils and parents.

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Ironwood High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Glendale, AZ, in the Glendale neighborhood, and is served by the Peoria Unified School District in Arizona. The school has a total enrollment of 1,885 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Ironwood High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $434,305. Discover additional schools in the area, like West-Mec - Ironwood High School, Cactus High School, West-Mec - Cactus High School, and more. Learn more about what Glendale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ironwood High School.

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