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Buckeye Union High School District (4284)

1000 E Narramore Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326-2632
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Buckeye Union High School District (4284) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,503 students in Buckeye Union High School District (4284). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Buckeye Union High School District (4284) have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
5,503 Students
1,123,989 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Buckeye Union High School District (4284), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#328 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
34%
24%
40%
15%
24%
90%
77%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
61%
48%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
26%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,211 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,547 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,211
$11,421
Spending / Student
$9,547
$11,323

Best Buckeye Union High School District (4284) Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estrella Foothills High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13033 S Estrella Pkwy
Goodyear, AZ 85338
(623) 269-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,461 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Youngker High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 S Apache Rd
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Union High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
902 E Eason Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,824 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Buhsd Institute Of Online Learning
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
751 N 215th Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 269-2002
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
The Buckeye Academy
402 W Narramore
Higley, AZ 85236
(623) 386-9701
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Buckeye Union High School District (4284)?
Buckeye Union High School District (4284) manages 5 public schools serving 5,503 students.
What is the rank of Buckeye Union High School District (4284)?
Buckeye Union High School District (4284) is ranked #334 out of 603 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buckeye Union High School District (4284)?
61% of Buckeye Union High School District (4284) students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buckeye Union High School District (4284)?
Buckeye Union High School District (4284) has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Buckeye Union High School District (4284)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,547 is less than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 5,503 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 90% (Top 10% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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