San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District

San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,410 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 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
1,410 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 613 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.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#630 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of San Carlos Unified District (4210)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Carlos Unified District (4210)  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.
5%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Carlos Unified District (4210)  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.
2%
24%
70-74%
77%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of San Carlos Unified District (4210)  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
1,397 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
99%
5%
# Asian Students
10 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
48%
# Black Students
n/a
64,873 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
n/a
378,219 Students
% White Students
n/a
34%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
21
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
88
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
122
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
109
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
120
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
100
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
543

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,404 is higher than the state median of $11,388. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,249 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of San Carlos Unified District (4210)  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
$24 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of San Carlos Unified District (4210)  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
$20,404
$11,388
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in San Carlos Unified District (4210)  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
$17,249
$11,291
This chart displays average spending per public school student in San Carlos Unified District (4210)  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 San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
San Carlos Alternative High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
San Carlos High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27010 E Highway 70
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2378
Grades: 6-12
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
San Carlos Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 San Carlos Ave
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-2315
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, AZ 85550
(928) 475-4837
Grades: PK-6
| 655 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shil Gozhoo Academy
100 San Carlos Ave
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 1,410 students.
What is the rank of San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District?
San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District is ranked #612 out of 613 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District?
99% of San Carlos Unified District (4210) School District students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 11:1, 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 $17,249 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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