Wave - Parker 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (15-16)
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)6%
5%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)54%
45%
Black
(15-16)n/a
5%
White
(15-16)40%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Wave - Parker High School?
15 students attend Wave - Parker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wave - Parker High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Wave - Parker High School offer ?
Wave - Parker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wave - Parker High School part of?
Wave - Parker High School is part of Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123) School District.
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