Verrado High School

Verrado High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
20050 W Indian School Rd,  Buckeye, AZ
Agua Fria Union High School District
4.0
2.8
1,715 Students
B
Niche Grade
In the Verrado community's heart, Verrado High School is a public school serving more than 1,500 students in ninth through 12th grade. Here, the school follows a mission to encourage collaboration, communication, creative thinking and critical thinking in an inclusive, supportive atmosphere. Most notably, motivated learners can participate in the Advancement Via Individual Advancement (AVID) program to get ahead on their college prep tracks. Beyond the classroom, Verrado boasts a comprehensive athletics program with a football stadium and many facilities on campus. Every fall, Verrado Vipers can compete in football, cross country, swimming, badminton and golf. While basketball, wrestling and soccer take the spotlight during winter, athletes also can show off their moves in baseball, softball, tennis, track and volleyball in the spring. If all the sports aren't enough, students can pursue their passions in more than 20 extracurricular clubs, ranging from theater and fencing to band and choir. Plus, Verrado High hosts countless pizza nights, school plays and musicals, spirit showcases and other fun events to help all students shine throughout the year.

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Terry Maurer
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
45.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
8
College Readiness
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
26%
State Average
31%
Math
37%
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
338:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Hispanic
49%
Female
46.1%
Economically disadvantaged
38.6%
White
36.1%
Black
6.9%
Two or more races
5.4%
Limited English proficient
2.1%
Asian
1.6%

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 699 Students
Northern Arizona University 618 Students
Grand Canyon University 444 Students
University of Arizona 424 Students
Estrella Mountain Community College 208 Students
Arizona State University - West Campus 202 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 163 Students
University of San Diego 132 Students
Arizona State University - Polytechnic Campus 97 Students
Phoenix College 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 158 Students
Nursing 143 Students
Psychology 126 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 95 Students
Biology 86 Students
Computer Science 62 Students
Engineering 42 Students
Marketing 41 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 40 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 536 Reviews
3.0 Alum
7/3/2025
VHS isn't for everyone. It consists of 4 big cliques, the Cheeto girls, Edgars, jocks and country kids.
4.0 Alum
6/10/2025
My overall experience with Verrado High School was fairly positive. I was involved in numerous clubs and sports, which were all phenomenal programs.
4.0 Alum
5/15/2025
Verrado High is a great school. There is an emphasis always on college readiness. I feel as though I received a great education and was definitely ready for college upon graduating. The administration was alright and food was not very great but school lunch is always a hit or miss in public school.
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2.8 21 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/21/2022
If you have a special needs child do not, I repeat do not send your child to this high school. My child has experienced a level of discrimination and embarrassment, some would call harassment. My child was literally personally harassed by a teacher and that teacher is still employed by the school. A...
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5.0 parent
6/15/2020
This school has helped my son grow in knowledge and experience for starting out life.
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1.0 parent
8/9/2017
I have had 3 sons go to this school from 2011 to present. It has progressively gotten worse as time goes on. The schedule issues are constant. We pick classes in May only to get classes that my straight A Senior didn't pick. There is a high turn over of teachers as well. 30 new teachers this year al...
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5.0 parent
10/17/2016
Had two boys in this high school and one required special assistance. Everyone has been extremely helpful and VHS provided challenging educational opportunities for each of my boys to excell in their own way. Many sports to choose from and great support from staff.
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Verrado High School

Verrado High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Buckeye, AZ, in the Buckeye neighborhood, and is served by the Agua Fria Union High School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,715 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Verrado High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.5, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $445,201. Discover additional schools in the area, like Canyon View High School, Verrado Middle School, Belen Soto Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Buckeye has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Verrado High School.

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