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Whiteriver Unified District (4394) 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 5 public schools serving 2,364 students in Whiteriver Unified District (4394) 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 Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (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
5 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
2,364 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) 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 65-69% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#617 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
24%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.66
# American Indian Students
2,320 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
98%
5%
# Asian Students
17 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
47%
# Black Students
2 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
4 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
n/a
35%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
182
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
213
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
188
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
173
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
139
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
242
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
206
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
195
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
179
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,161 is higher 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 $19,213 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,161
$11,257
Spending / Student
$19,213
$11,161
Best Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whiteriver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 North 1st Avenue
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Cradleboard School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7301 N Powerline Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Alchesay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Falcon Way
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5690
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5690
Grades: 9-12
| 822 students
Rank: #44.
Seven Mile School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Ft. Apache
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
Canyon Day Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4621 S. 9th Street
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5680
Whiteriver, AZ 85941
(928) 358-5680
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District?
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,364 students.
What is the rank of Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District?
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District is ranked #605 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 Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District?
98% of Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District?
Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Whiteriver Unified District (4394) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,213 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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