Enrollment
120
High
STATE 631
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BICENTENNIAL UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (4515)·NCES 040116000062
Salome High School
67488 E Salome Rd, Salome, AZ 85348 · (928) 859-3453 · La Paz County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL120 STUDENTS
D
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 6% of Arizona public high schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Arizona public high schools
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
8 FTE teachers
STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 37 | 31% |
| Grade 10 | 31 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 28 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 24 | 20% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
AASA 2023-24 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
2.0%
AZ avg 42.2% . -12.0pp since 2017
Math
2.0%
AZ avg 35.1% . +0.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 2 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 2 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 42 and 35. Reading and writing scores are down about 12 points since 2017, while math scores have held steady.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2022-23 | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| 2021-22 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2020-21 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2018-19 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2017-18 | 14.0% | 2.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Salome High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 2.0% | #242 of 268 ▼ 30 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 2.0% | #242 of 267 ▼ 16 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 120 | #333 of 510 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
120
+1 (+1%) vs 2020
-17% since 1990-91, when it was 144
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 10.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 120 | 8.3 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 118 | 11 | 10.7:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 126 | 11 | 11.4:1 | 80% (101) |
| 2020-21 | 119 | 11 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 111 | 11 | 10.1:1 | 75% (83) |
| 2015-16 | 109 | 12 | 9.1:1 | 97% (106) |
| 2010-11 | 127 | 11 | 11.6:1 | 77% (98) |
| 2000-01 | 150 | 9 | 16.7:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 144 | 10 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Salome High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (111 to 120); teachers down 25% (11 to 8.3).
About Salome High School
Salome High School is classified as a high school. It is located in Salome, Arizona. It reports enrollment of 120 students in grades 9 through 12. Across high schools in Arizona, the average enrollment is about 631.
Salome High School falls under Bicentennial Union High School District (4515).
Hispanic students are 70% of those enrolled at Salome High School. The remaining shares are 23% White and 5% multiracial. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of La Paz County's population at about 26%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 45, compared with 70 nationally.
A staff of 8.3 full-time-equivalent teachers puts the student-to-teacher ratio at 14.6:1. Across high schools in Arizona, the average ratio is 20.2:1.
Salome High School holds a D allk12 Grade, placing it above 6% of Arizona public high schools.
The school's county is La Paz County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $49,478, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. La Paz County's 14 public schools enroll about 2,203 students and include Salome High School.
A public school about 1.1 miles away, Salome Elementary School, is the closest to Salome High School. Salome High School has 2 other public schools within five miles.
Its location is classified as Rural: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment at Salome High School was 119 in 2020-21 and 120 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. The student-to-teacher ratio went up from 10.8:1 to 14.6:1.
This page is set up for the Salome High School community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
La Paz County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,664
Census ACS
Median income
$49,478
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
2,203 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Salome Elementary School1.1 mi · 119
- Wenden Elementary School5.0 mi · 68
- Bouse Elementary School24.4 mi · 52
- Aguila Pre-School27.1 mi · 17
- Aguila Elementary School27.1 mi · 124
Frequently asked questions
About Salome High SchoolHow many students attend Salome High School?
Salome High School enrolls approximately 120 students in grades 09-12.
Is Salome High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Salome High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salome High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Salome High School is approximately 14.6:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Salome High School?
At Salome High School, the student body is approximately 23% White, 70% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Salome High School in?
Salome High School is part of Bicentennial Union High School District (4515).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.