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Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,611 students in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,611 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#608 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.66
# American Indian Students
1,536 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
95%
5%
# Asian Students
2 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
48%
# Black Students
1 Student
64,758 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
10 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
1%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
84
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
189
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
155
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
155
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
169
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,252 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,689 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,252
$11,421
Spending / Student
$20,689
$11,323
Best Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baker Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
North U.s. Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2203
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2203
Grades: 5-8
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Monument Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2100
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Debbie Braff Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
North Us Hwy 163 Mustang Blvd
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2301
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2301
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
N. Highway 163
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2060
Kayenta, AZ 86033
(928) 697-2060
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) manages 4 public schools serving 1,611 students.
What is the rank of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) is ranked #588 out of 607 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 Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
95% of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)?
Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Kayenta Unified School District #27 (4396)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,689 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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