For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 659 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,497 Schools
# Students
659 Students
1,127,236 Students
# Teachers
n/a
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
Sanders Unified District (4156) 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 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
0.18
0.66
# American Indian Students
598 Students
56,116 Students
% American Indian Students
91%
5%
# Asian Students
6 Students
35,991 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
539,586 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
48%
# Black Students
1 Student
64,873 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
2 Students
378,219 Students
% White Students
n/a
34%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,020 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
48,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
20,743
# Students in K Grade:
37
73,376
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
79,016
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
82,765
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
80,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
83,261
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
83,447
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
83,334
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
84,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
85,578
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
89,836
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
92,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
53
90,345
# Students in 12th Grade:
45
96,909
# Ungraded Students:
-
543
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,472 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 $19,448 is higher than the state median of $11,291. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,472
$11,388
Spending / Student
$19,448
$11,291
Best Sanders Unified District (4156) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lichii Deezh Ahi Learning Academy
(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
(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
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Valley High 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
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
Sanders Middle 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 659 students.
What is the rank of Sanders Unified District (4156) School District?
Sanders Unified District (4156) School District is ranked #548 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanders Unified District (4156) School District?
91% of Sanders Unified District (4156) School District students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Sanders Unified District (4156) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,448 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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