Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is a high school in Eloy, Arizona. It is the only school under the jurisdiction of the Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District.
Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, Santa Cruz Valley Union 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School's student population of 399 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Colors
Scarlet, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Think, Learn, Succeed
School Rankings
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is 0.38, 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
#1313 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
78%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
10%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dust Devil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Cruz Valley Union High School's ranking?
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is ranked #1313 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?
399 students attend Santa Cruz Valley Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School?
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santa Cruz Valley Union High School offer ?
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Cruz Valley Union High School part of?
Santa Cruz Valley Union High School is part of Santa Cruz Valley Union High School District (4454).
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