El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ in Colorado City, AZ, serves grades 6–12 with an enrollment of 200 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the district average of 13:1 reported in recent years.
Math proficiency at the school is 40–44%, higher than the state average of 34% but below the district average of 47%, with scores declining from 50–54% in 2019 to 40–44% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 45%, showing a decline from 55–59% in 2018 to 40–44% in 2022.
Science proficiency ranks in the top 5% statewide at 50–59%, considerably higher than the state average of 24% and district average of 55–59%.
Graduation rates range from 60–79%, which is lower than the state average of 77% and district average of 70%, and the school's overall ranking declined from #418 in 2010 to #625 in 2023.
Minority enrollment stands at 6%, with the student body predominantly White (189 students), and the school has a high free or reduced lunch eligibility rate at approximately 99%, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½'s student population of 200 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ is 0.12, 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
#625 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
94%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½'s ranking?
El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ is ranked #625 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ often compared to?
El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½is often viewed alongside schools like Fredonia High School, Kanab High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½?
The graduation rate of El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ is 60-79%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½?
200 students attend El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½?
El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ offer ?
El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ part of?
El Capitan 91¹û¶³´«Ã½ is part of Colorado City Unified District (4370).
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