Top Rankings
Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 623 students in Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
623 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District, which is ranked within the top 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 70-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#264 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.66
# American Indian Students
9 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
n/a
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
47%
# Black Students
3 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
603 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
97%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
49
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
38
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,621 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,546 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,621
$11,257
Spending / Student
$18,546
$11,161
Best Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
El Capitan Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
255 N. Cottonwood St.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 E. University Ave.
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Colorado City, AZ 86021
(928) 875-9050
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District?
Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District manages 2 public schools serving 623 students.
What is the rank of Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District?
Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District is ranked #256 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District?
97% of Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District?
Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Colorado City Unified District (4370) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,546 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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