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Wickenburg Unified District (4236) 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 1,298 students in Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
5 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
1,298 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) 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 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
11 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
5%
# Asian Students
4 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
503 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
47%
# Black Students
41 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
698 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
54%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
83
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
70
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
70
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
133
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
117
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,608 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 $11,320 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,608
$11,257
Spending / Student
$11,320
$11,161
Best Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wickenburg Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 S. Vulture Mine Rd.
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6715
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6715
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Wickenburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1090 S Vulture Mine Rd
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6600
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Festival Foothills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26252 W. Desert Vista Blvd.
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(928) 501-6000
Buckeye, AZ 85396
(928) 501-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Hassayampa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Coconino St
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6750
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Vulture Peak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 South Vulture Mine Rd.
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6700
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-6700
Grades: 4-8
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District?
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,298 students.
What is the rank of Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District?
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District is ranked #280 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 Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District?
54% of Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District?
Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Wickenburg Unified District (4236) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,320 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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