Serving 56 students in grades 7-12, Robert L. Duffy High School ranks in the bottom 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 <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert L. Duffy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Robert L. Duffy High School's student population of 56 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
School Motto
We Don’t Just Educate. We Change Lives.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Robert L. Duffy High School is 0.42, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
75%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
9%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robert L. Duffy High School?
The graduation rate of Robert L. Duffy High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Robert L. Duffy High School?
56 students attend Robert L. Duffy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Robert L. Duffy High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert L. Duffy High School?
Robert L. Duffy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robert L. Duffy High School offer ?
Robert L. Duffy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert L. Duffy High School part of?
Robert L. Duffy High School is part of Career Success Schools (79047).
In what neighborhood is Robert L. Duffy High School located?
Robert L. Duffy High School is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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