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Apache Junction High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12Suburb: Large

Reported Enrollment

999

students

District

Apache Junction Unified District (4443)

County Context Score

4/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

2525 S IRONWOOD DR, Apache Junction, AZ, 85120

School District

Apache Junction Unified District (4443)

NCES Identifiers

School ID
040079000043
District ID
0400790

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

999 students

School Setting

Suburb: Large

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Apache Junction High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Pinal County has 139 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 5 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Apache Junction High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Apache Junction Unified District (4443), Pinal County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Apache Junction High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Apache Junction Unified District (4443).

School scale

999 students

Apache Junction High School reports 999 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 46 other high schools in Pinal County with enrollment data, 41 report fewer students and 5 report more. The peer median is 122 students.

County peer set

47 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 154 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

5 district schools

Apache Junction Unified District (4443) lists 3 primary, 1 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

3

Middle

1

High

1

Other

0

Nearby context inside Apache Junction Unified District (4443)

Desert Vista Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 536 studentsListed
Four Peaks Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 498 studentsListed
Peralta Trail Elementary SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 286 studentsListed
Cactus Canyon Junior High6–8 · Middle · 702 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Heritage Academy Maricopa6–12883 students
San Tan Foothills High School7–12824 students
Florence High School7–12796 students
Combs High School8–121,356 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Apache Junction High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Apache Junction Unified District (4443).

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Apache Junction High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Apache Junction High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Apache Junction High School with nearby schools?

Apache Junction High School should be compared with 47 high schools in Pinal County, plus other schools in Apache Junction Unified District (4443). Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Apache Junction High School?

Before using Apache Junction High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Apache Junction Unified District (4443).

Part of Apache Junction Unified District (4443)

Apache Junction High School is one of 5 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,021 students across 5 schools.

Schools in District

5

Reported Enrollment

3,021

5 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Cactus Canyon Junior High6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Four Peaks Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Desert Vista Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Peralta Trail Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

Heritage Academy Maricopa

Grades 6–12
883 students
RegularListed only

San Tan Foothills High School

Grades 7–12
824 students
RegularListed only

Florence High School

Grades 7–12
796 students
RegularListed only

Combs High School

Grades 8–12
1,356 students
RegularProfile

Coolidge High School

Grades 9–12
640 students
RegularListed only

Pinal County Schools

County Context Score

4/100

County-level composite across 139 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor