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Enrollment at Bicentennial Union High School District decreased by 7.4% compared to previous school year

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AZ Superintendent of Education Thomas C. Horne 2023 | Arizona State Department of Education

AZ Superintendent of Education Thomas C. Horne 2023 | Arizona State Department of Education

There were 126 students enrolled in Bicentennial Union High School District in the 2022-23 school year, 7.4% less than the 136 in the previous year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Out of the total students welcomed in the 2022-23 school year, 50.8% of them were boys, and 49.2% were girls.

Data also showed that most of the students were Latino, representing 75.4% of the Bicentennial Union High School District total enrollment.

Bicentennial Union High School District roughly covers schools within La Paz County and has a main office in Salome.

A 2023 study from Scholaroo.com ranked Arizona last out of all U.S. states in terms of educational success, giving the state poor marks for school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.

In 2022 Arizona had roughly one teacher for every 19 students, compared to the national average of one teacher for 16 students. Teachers handling a higher number of students was found to have negative consequences for students’ school performance.

Enrollment in Bicentennial Union High School District Over 3 Years
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2022-23 School Enrollment Breakdown for Bicentennial Union High School District
SchoolTotal Enrollment
Salome High School126

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