Superior Junior/Senior High School is a junior high and high school in Superior, Arizona. It is operated by the Superior Unified School District, which also operates an elementary school. The superintendent of the district is Stephen Estatico.
Serving 131 students in grades 7-12, Superior Junior/senior 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Superior Junior/senior High School's student population of 131 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Superior Junior/senior 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 Superior Junior/senior High School is 0.25, 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
#1807 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
86%
49%
Black
2%
6%
White
12%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Superior Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Superior Junior/senior High School is ranked #1807 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Superior Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Superior Junior/senior High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Superior Junior/senior High School?
131 students attend Superior Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Superior Junior/senior High School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Superior Junior/senior High School?
Superior Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Superior Junior/senior High School offer ?
Superior Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Superior Junior/senior High School part of?
Superior Junior/senior High School is part of Superior Unified School District (4440).
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