Safford High School, of the Safford Unified School District, is one of two public high schools in Safford, Arizona. The campus hosts the Safford Center for the Arts, located on the north lot of the campus property.
Gift - Safford High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gift - Safford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1915
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(24-25)n/a
5%
Asian
(24-25)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(24-25)n/a
49%
Black
(24-25)n/a
6%
White
(24-25)n/a
33%
Hawaiian
(24-25)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)100%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gift - Safford High School?
1 students attend Gift - Safford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Gift - Safford High School students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gift - Safford High School offer ?
Gift - Safford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gift - Safford High School part of?
Gift - Safford High School is part of Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District.
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