For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 616 students in Sanders Unified District (4156) 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 Sanders Unified District (4156) School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (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
4 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
616 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sanders Unified District (4156) 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 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#562 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.66
# American Indian Students
571 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
93%
5%
# Asian Students
4 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
47%
# Black Students
1 Student
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
3 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
1%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
30
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
57
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,529 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,805 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,529
$11,257
Spending / Student
$20,805
$11,161
Best Sanders Unified District (4156) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lichii Deezh Ahi Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
I-40 Hwy 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Sanders Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
I-40 And Hwy. 191 S
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: PK-7
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
I 40 And Us 191
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: 9-12
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Sanders Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Apache 7160
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Sanders, AZ 86512
(855) 678-7873
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sanders Unified District (4156) School District?
Sanders Unified District (4156) School District manages 4 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of Sanders Unified District (4156) School District?
Sanders Unified District (4156) School District is ranked #550 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanders Unified District (4156) School District?
93% of Sanders Unified District (4156) School District students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sanders Unified District (4156) School District?
Sanders Unified District (4156) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Sanders Unified District (4156) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,805 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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