Mount Graham High School is an alternative high school located in Safford, Arizona. It is part of the Safford Unified School District. It offers flexible schedules and childcare services for students with children. The school's mascot is the wolverine.
Serving 86 students in grades 9-12, Mt Graham High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Graham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mt Graham High School's student population of 86 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving to be the Best School District in Arizona!
School Rankings
Mt Graham High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Graham High School is 0.55, 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
#873 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
49%
Black
1%
6%
White
43%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverines
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Graham High School's ranking?
Mt Graham High School is ranked #873 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt Graham High School?
The graduation rate of Mt Graham High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mt Graham High School?
86 students attend Mt Graham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mt Graham High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Graham High School?
Mt Graham High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt Graham High School offer ?
Mt Graham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Graham High School part of?
Mt Graham High School is part of Safford Unified District (4218).
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