Youngker High School

About Youngker High School

Youngker High School is a public high school located in Buckeye, Arizona. It is part of the Buckeye Union High School District and is the only high school in the district. Established in 1965, Youngker High School serves the educational needs of students in grades 9-12.
Youngker High School offers a variety of academic and extracurricular activities to its students. Academically, the school offers a broad range of courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, Honors classes, and a variety of electives. Extracurricular activities include sports teams, clubs, and student organizations.
Youngker High School is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to excellence. The school has a long-standing tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The school also has a strong commitment to service and community involvement.
Overall, Youngker High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a safe and supportive environment where students can challenge themselves academically and socially. With a commitment to excellence and a strong sense of community, Youngker High School is an excellent choice for high school students.

Address:	3000 S Apache Rd Buckeye, AZ 85326
Phone:	(623) 474-0100
Site:	yhs.buhsd.org
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	1,935 students

Overview Youngker High School

Youngker High School serves 1,935 students in grades 9-12.
Youngker High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Youngker High School

Youngker High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Youngker High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.