Verrado High School

Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)

20050 W INDIAN SCHOOL RD
BUCKEYE, AZ 85396

www.aguafria.org/vhs

1,854 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Verrado High School, located in Buckeye, Arizona, serves as a cornerstone of the Verrado master-planned community. As part of the Agua Fria Union High School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. Its campus is designed to foster a sense of community pride, mirroring the architectural aesthetic of the surrounding area, and it places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous coursework, Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, and a wide array of athletic and fine arts opportunities.

The school is widely recognized for its "Verrado Way" philosophy, which centers on values such as character, leadership, and community engagement. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant student life, offering numerous clubs, competitive sports teams, and performing arts groups that help cultivate well-rounded graduates. By balancing traditional academic goals with modern innovation and a supportive school spirit, Verrado High School remains a focal point for families in the West Valley seeking a comprehensive and community-oriented high school experience.

1,854

Total Students

84.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Verrado High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	755
Hispanic	863
Black	108
Asian	36
Two or More	76
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
863 (46.5 %)
White
755 (40.7 %)
Black
108 (5.8 %)
Two or More
76 (4.1 %)
Asian
36 (1.9 %)
American Indian
11 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Agua Fria Union High School District (4289)
Phone:	(623)932-7400
Website:	http://www.aguafria.org/vhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,854
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 474

Grade 10 484

Grade 11 451

Grade 12 445