Top Rankings
Show Low Unified District (4393) 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 8 public schools serving 2,569 students in Show Low Unified District (4393) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Show Low Unified District (4393) School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
2,569 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Show Low Unified District (4393) School District, which is ranked within the top 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 74% has decreased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#228 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Graduation Rate
74%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.66
# American Indian Students
123 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
5%
# Asian Students
22 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
537 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
47%
# Black Students
28 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,813 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
71%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
157
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
169
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
167
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
198
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
267
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
252
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
231
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
219
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,870 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,957 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,870
$11,257
Spending / Student
$8,957
$11,161
Best Show Low Unified District (4393) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Show Low High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 N. Cougar Lane
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: #22.
Linden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1009 School House Ln
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6017
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6017
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
White Mountain Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N. Cougar Lane
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6210
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6210
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #44.
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
761 E Mcneil
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 N Central Ave
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6050
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #66.
Show Low Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
761 E Mcneil
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6100
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #77.
Wmi On Line
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500w. Old Linden Rd.
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Rank: n/an/a
Show Low Preschool
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
500 W Old Linden Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(520) 537-6000
Show Low, AZ 85901
(520) 537-6000
Grades: PK
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Show Low Unified District (4393) School District?
Show Low Unified District (4393) School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,569 students.
What is the rank of Show Low Unified District (4393) School District?
Show Low Unified District (4393) School District is ranked #226 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (top 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 Show Low Unified District (4393) School District?
71% of Show Low Unified District (4393) School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Show Low Unified District (4393) School District?
Show Low Unified District (4393) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Show Low Unified District (4393) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,957 is less than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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