Mt Graham High School

300 W DISCOVERY PARK BLVD
SAFFORD, AZ 85546

www.saffordusd.com

86 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mt. Graham High School is an alternative educational institution located in Safford, Arizona, and operates under the Safford Unified School District. The school is specifically designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from an unconventional approach to education. By offering smaller class sizes and a focused curriculum, the school aims to help students who are at risk of not graduating catch up on credits and meet their academic goals in a personalized setting.

The school emphasizes a commitment to student success by fostering a culture of mentorship and individualized attention. Located on Discovery Park Boulevard, the facility serves as a vital resource for the community, providing a pathway for students to earn their high school diplomas while balancing personal, social, or academic challenges. Through its partnership with the broader Safford school system, Mt. Graham High School ensures that all students have the tools, guidance, and opportunities necessary to prepare for life after graduation, whether that includes entering the workforce or pursuing higher education.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Graham High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	45
Black	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
45 (52.3%)
White
37 (43.0%)
American Indian
2 (2.3%)
Black
1 (1.2%)
Two or More
1 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Safford Unified District (4218)
Phone:	(928)348-7060
Website:	http://www.saffordusd.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	86
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 2

Grade 10 28

Grade 11 35

Grade 12 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mt Graham High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	2
Grade 10	28
Grade 11	35
Grade 12	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mt Graham High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	37	43%
Male	49	57%

High School 9th - 12th