Mayer High School is a high school in Spring Valley, Arizona, with a Mayer postal address. Along with an elementary school, it is a part of the Mayer Unified School District. Schools in this district operate on a four-day school week.
Serving 177 students in grades 9-12, Mayer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mayer High School's student population of 177 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
School Rankings
Mayer High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mayer High School is 0.51, 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
#1571 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
64%
34%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mayer High School's ranking?
Mayer High School is ranked #1571 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mayer High School?
The graduation rate of Mayer High School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Mayer High School?
177 students attend Mayer High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mayer High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mayer High School?
Mayer High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mayer High School offer ?
Mayer High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mayer High School part of?
Mayer High School is part of Mayer Unified School District (4473).
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