Agua Fria High School vs Ironwood Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arizona, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Agua Fria High School
Avondale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,535 students
Ironwood Ridge High School
Oro Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,539 students
| Measure | Agua Fria High School Avondale, Arizona | Ironwood Ridge High School Oro Valley, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 286 | #104 of 286 |
| National rank | #8809 of 16,910 | #7127 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,535 | 1,539 |
| Enrollment | 1,535 | 1,539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | Avondale | Oro Valley |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ironwood Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 48.3).
- •Ironwood Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Ironwood Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Agua Fria High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 22.6).
- •Ironwood Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,539 students compared with 1,535.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Agua Fria High School better than Ironwood Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ironwood Ridge High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 48.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Agua Fria High School and Ironwood Ridge High School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Avondale and Oro Valley in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Agua Fria High School: 1,535. Ironwood Ridge High School: 1,539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Agua Fria High School and Ironwood Ridge High School rank in Arizona?
Agua Fria High School is 129th of 286 and Ironwood Ridge High School is 104th of 286 among high schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).