Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)

E Fir St
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) 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 6 public schools serving 1,472 students in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
6 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
1,472 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197), 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 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#587 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197), with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) 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.
13%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) 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.
8%
24%
75-79%
77%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) and public school graduation rate of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.66
# American Indian Students
1,434 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
5%
# Asian Students
11 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
47%
# Black Students
3 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
12 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
1%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
24
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
71
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
258
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
194
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
143
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,053 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,344 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) 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 Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,053
$11,257
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) 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
$16,344
$11,161
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tsinaabaas Habitiin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Hwy 89 2 Miles East Of Gap Tr
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1090
Grades: PK-5
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Nizhoni Accelerated Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
67 East Spruce Dr.
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1070
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #33.
Dzil Libei Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
67 E Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 232-1080
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
Rank: #44.
Tuba City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Warrior Drive
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #55.
Tuba City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Maple Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1020
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #66.
Tuba City Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
67 East Fir Street
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-1040
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) manages 6 public schools serving 1,472 students.
What is the rank of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) is ranked #570 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 Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
97% of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)?
Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197) has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Tuba City Unified School District #15 (4197)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,344 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,472 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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