Chinle Unified District (4158) School District

Navajo Rte 7 & State Hwy 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Chinle Unified District (4158) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,164 students in Chinle Unified District (4158) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Chinle Unified District (4158) School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
3,164 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Chinle Unified District (4158) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has increased from 63% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#512 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Chinle Unified District (4158)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chinle Unified District (4158)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chinle Unified District (4158)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
24%
69%
77%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Chinle Unified District (4158)  School District and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.66
# American Indian Students
3,136 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
99%
5%
# Asian Students
4 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
47%
# Black Students
5 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
7 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
n/a
35%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
12
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
223
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
250
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
255
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
236
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
252
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
280
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
276
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
190
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
214
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
268
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,416 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,629 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Chinle Unified District (4158)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$65 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Chinle Unified District (4158)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,416
$11,257
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Chinle Unified District (4158)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,629
$11,161
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Chinle Unified District (4158)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Chinle Unified District (4158) School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tsaile Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Navajo Rt 12 And Jct. Hwy 64
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Chinle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Highway 191 & Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9300
Grades: PK-6
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Chinle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Us Hwy 191, Navajo Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 920 students
Rank: #44.
Many Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Us Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9000
Grades: K-8
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Hozho Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Rte 27
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9654
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: #66.
Chinle Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 191 & I.r. 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9401
Grades: 7-8
| 411 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Canyon De Chelly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9200
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mesa View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Highway 191
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-9800
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chinle Unified District (4158) School District?
Chinle Unified District (4158) School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,164 students.
What is the rank of Chinle Unified District (4158) School District?
Chinle Unified District (4158) School District is ranked #513 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chinle Unified District (4158) School District?
99% of Chinle Unified District (4158) School District students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chinle Unified District (4158) School District?
Chinle Unified District (4158) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Chinle Unified District (4158) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,629 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 69% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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