The Coolidge Unified School District #21 serves Coolidge, Arizona and outlying areas. It has six schools: Heartland Ranch and West elementary schools; Coolidge Junior High School; Coolidge Alternative Program; Coolidge Virtual Academy; and Coolidge High School.
Serving 176 students in grades 6-12, Coolidge Alternative Program 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coolidge Alternative Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Coolidge Alternative Program's student population of 176 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Coolidge Alternative Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coolidge Alternative Program is 0.74, which is more 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
#1898 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
48%
Black
12%
6%
White
18%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
77%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coolidge Alternative Program's ranking?
Coolidge Alternative Program is ranked #1898 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coolidge Alternative Program?
The graduation rate of Coolidge Alternative Program is 40-49%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Coolidge Alternative Program?
176 students attend Coolidge Alternative Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Coolidge Alternative Program students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Black, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coolidge Alternative Program?
Coolidge Alternative Program has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coolidge Alternative Program offer ?
Coolidge Alternative Program offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coolidge Alternative Program part of?
Coolidge Alternative Program is part of Coolidge Unified District (4442).
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