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Schools in Wickenburg · Wickenburg Unified District

Wickenburg’s public schools outscore 51% of Arizona districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Wickenburg, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On-time graduation in Wickenburg runs at 62%, below the Arizona average (78%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Arizona, not nationally.

#86of 139 Arizona townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Arizona state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
36%
▼ 4 pts vs AZ 40%
2021–22
Math proficiency
35%
▲ 0 pts vs AZ 35%
2021–22
Graduate on time
60–64%
▼ 14–18 pts vs AZ 78%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.3K
▼ 0% vs AZ $12.3K
FY2024
Students per teacher
16.2
AZ 17.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
784 students on the public path
In brief

Wickenburg’s schools, in brief

Above the state in math, below in reading

Reading proficiency is 36% and math 35% in spring 2022, against 40% and 35% statewide; 60–64% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 78%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,263 per student, against $12,318 across Arizona (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two middle schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Wickenburg Christian Academy (private) and Gospel Outreach Christian School (private) are in town. Wickenburg Virtual Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Wickenburg’s grade

B Test scoresC Graduation

B−: better than 51% of Arizona school districts, #86 of 139 Arizona towns. Both inputs trail the Arizona average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

Arizona school districts we grade (577)Better than 51%
Lower resultsHigher results
Arizona towns with similar household incomes (159)Better than 49%
C+BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 713 test results and a graduating class of 141 could put Wickenburg anywhere from C+ to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Wickenburg’s students in the tested grades sat them (715 in math, 711 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wickenburg, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Hassayampa Elementary SchoolWickenburg Unified DistrictB
6–122 schoolsDepends on your addressB−

Wickenburg’s public schools are run by Wickenburg Unified District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Wickenburg Unified DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 1,079 students, down 10% since 2020–21 · 16.2 per teacher (AZ 17.2)
$12,263AZ $12,318 · FY2024
B−
Test scores · 2021–22

Below the state in reading

Reading36%
State average 40.4% · 711 students tested
Math35%
State average 34.8% · 715 students tested

Wickenburg vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Arizona towns that share Wickenburg’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
WickenburgB−Wickenburg Unified District

Every school in Wickenburg

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Arizona’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Wickenburgby address
Hassayampa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B
282 students15:1Rate it →
Vulture Peak Middle School
Middle · Grades 4–8
B−
118 students12:1Rate it →
Wickenburg High School
High · Grades 6–12
B−
384 students16:1Rate it →
Online schools based in Wickenburgnot counted as local schools
Wickenburg Virtual Academy
Grades K–12
B−
Online
33 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Wickenburg Christian Academy
Grades PK–12
Private · Religious
205 students12:1Rate it →
Gospel Outreach Christian School
Grades 1–12
Private · Religious
10 students3:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (West-MEC - Wickenburg High School).

Questions about Wickenburg’s schools

Are Wickenburg’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Arizona: the public schools Wickenburg children attend outscore 51% of Arizona’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #86 of 139 Arizona towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 49%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Wickenburg in?

Wickenburg Unified District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,079 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

What is Wickenburg’s graduation rate?

60–64% of the class of 2023 in Wickenburg Unified District graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona.

How much does Wickenburg spend per student?

$12,263 in Wickenburg Unified District (FY2024), against $12,318 across Arizona. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Wickenburg?

Yes: Wickenburg Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 205 students) and Gospel Outreach Christian School (religious, grades 1–12, 10 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Arizona. Stars are from neighbors.