Serving 335 students in grades 9-12, Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella's student population of 335 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center is to prepare young adults for excellence in academics, social responsibility, industry employability and lifelong learning.
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella ranks within the top 10% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 1921 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
54%
49%
Black
5%
6%
White
30%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella's ranking?
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella is ranked #146 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella?
The graduation rate of Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella is 95%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella?
335 students attend Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella?
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella offer ?
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella part of?
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center - Estrella is part of Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Inc. (90779) School District.
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