Mount Graham High School is an alternative high school located in Safford, Arizona. It is part of the Safford Unified School District. It offers flexible schedules and childcare services for students with children. The school's mascot is the wolverine.
Gift - Mt. Graham High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39%
- 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)
5 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1994
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
5%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)20%
45%
Black
(15-16)n/a
5%
White
(15-16)60%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)20%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverines
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gift - Mt. Graham High School?
5 students attend Gift - Mt. Graham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Gift - Mt. Graham High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gift - Mt. Graham High School offer ?
Gift - Mt. Graham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gift - Mt. Graham High School part of?
Gift - Mt. Graham High School is part of Gila Institute For Technology (79387) School District.
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