Safford High School

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836 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Safford High School, located in Safford, Arizona, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Safford Unified School District. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with vocational and extracurricular opportunities. The school fosters a supportive environment that encourages student growth, leadership, and community engagement, striving to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed in their future endeavors.

In addition to its core academic programs, Safford High School offers a variety of athletics, clubs, and career-technical education pathways designed to help students explore their interests and develop well-rounded skill sets. The institution emphasizes a culture of excellence and inclusivity, working closely with faculty, parents, and community stakeholders to maintain high educational standards. Through its commitment to student development and its active role within the Gila Valley region, the school remains a focal point for academic and social achievement in the area.

836

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

29.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Safford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	431
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	17
American Indian	12

Hispanic
431 (51.6 %)
White
360 (43.1 %)
Two or More
17 (2.0 %)
American Indian
12 (1.4 %)
Black
10 (1.2 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)

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:	Safford Unified District (4218)
Phone:	(928)348-7050
Website:	http://saffordusd.com/exec/eHome.asp?set_site_to=SHS&division=Site:+Home&group_i
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 257

Grade 10 227

Grade 11 191

Grade 12 161