For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 936 students in Safford, AZ.
The top ranked public high schools in Safford, AZ are Safford High School and Mt Graham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Safford, AZ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). High schools in Safford have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public high schools.
Safford, AZ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Arizona average of 78%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Safford High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arizona or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Safford, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7050
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Mt Graham High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W Discovery Park Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Safford, Arizona ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aoc-graham County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
919 W Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-3954
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-3954
1976 Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 51%
1976 Thatcher Blvd
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8688
Gr: 7-8
Greenlee County Juvenile Detention (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
919 Thatcher
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 865-2822
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 865-2822
734 W 11th St
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-7060
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Jail-graham County Sheriffs Office (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
523 S 10th Ave
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-2880
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 428-2880
Gr: Inquire with school
Xxxxxx
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8899
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 348-8899
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Safford, AZ?
The top ranked public high schools in Safford, AZ include Safford High School and Mt Graham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Safford?
2 public high schools are located in Safford.
What is the racial composition of students in Safford?
Safford public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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