Bagdad Middle and High School is a junior high and high school in Bagdad, Arizona. It is the only high school in the Bagdad Unified School District, Bagdad Middle and High School is accredited by Cognia, a division of AdvancED and participates in the Arizona Interscholastic Association.
Serving 216 students in grades 6-12, Bagdad Middle / Senior 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School's student population of 216 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue, Silver
School Rankings
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bagdad Middle / Senior High School is 0.55, 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
#1332 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
57%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sultans
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bagdad Middle / Senior High School's ranking?
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School is ranked #1332 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Bagdad Middle / Senior High School often compared to?
Bagdad Middle / Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Safford High School, Thatcher High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bagdad Middle / Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bagdad Middle / Senior High School is 80%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Bagdad Middle / Senior High School?
216 students attend Bagdad Middle / Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bagdad Middle / Senior High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bagdad Middle / Senior High School?
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bagdad Middle / Senior High School offer ?
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bagdad Middle / Senior High School part of?
Bagdad Middle / Senior High School is part of Bagdad Unified District (4468) School District.
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