Nogales Special Programs in Nogales, AZ serves 58 students with a student–teacher ratio of 2:1, which has remained stable since 2015, reflecting consistent staffing levels relative to enrollment.
The school's graduation rate is 50%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77% and the Nogales Unified District rate of 92%, maintaining this lower rate consistently from 2013 through 2023.
Math proficiency declined from 50% in 2012 to 5% in 2021, remaining well below the state average of 34% in 2023 and district average of 27%, indicating ongoing challenges in math performance.
Reading proficiency dropped significantly from 67% in 2012 to 10–15% in recent years, which is lower than the state average of approximately 40% and district average of 33%, showing a sustained downward trend.
The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with 57 Hispanic students out of 58 total, and free/reduced lunch eligibility has remained low and stable at around 7% since 2015 in this Nogales public school.
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School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
98%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Nogales Special Programs?
58 students attend Nogales Special Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Nogales Special Programs students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nogales Special Programs?
Nogales Special Programs has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What school district is Nogales Special Programs part of?
Nogales Special Programs is part of Nogales Unified District (4457).
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