For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 654 students in La Paz County, AZ.
The top-ranked public high schools in La Paz County, AZ are Parker Alternative School, Salome High School and Parker High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Paz County, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in La Paz County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arizona public high schools.
La Paz County, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parker High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in La Paz County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2197
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Salome High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
67488 E Salome Rd
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3453
Salome, AZ 85348
(928) 859-3453
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Parker High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 S Kofa Ave
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Parker, AZ 85344
(928) 669-2202
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
La Paz County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
560 East Coyote
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
(928) 927-9420
Quartzsite, AZ 85346
(928) 927-9420
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in La Paz County, AZ?
The top-ranked public high schools in La Paz County, AZ include Parker Alternative School, Salome High School and Parker High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Paz County?
3 public high schools are located in La Paz County.
What is the racial composition of students in La Paz County?
La Paz County public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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