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San Carlos Unified District (4210) 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 5 public schools serving 1,404 students in San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (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
5 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
1,404 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
San Carlos Unified District (4210) 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 70-74% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#630 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
24%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.66
# American Indian Students
1,398 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
100%
5%
# Asian Students
3 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
47%
# Black Students
n/a
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
n/a
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:
21
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
93
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
98
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
112
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,491 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,323 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,491
$11,257
Spending / Student
$17,323
$11,161
Best San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Carlos Alternative High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
San Carlos High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
San Carlos Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #44.
Rice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shil Gozhoo Academy
Magnet School
100 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District?
San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,404 students.
What is the rank of San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District?
San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District is ranked #615 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 San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District?
100% of San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District?
San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,323 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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