Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District

1 Boulder St
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 274 students in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
274 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 602 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#352 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
76%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)  School District and public school graduation rate of AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.65
# American Indian Students
56 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
20%
5%
# Asian Students
4 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
108 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
47%
# Black Students
3 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
98 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
36%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
11
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
19
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,566 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,467 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart display total revenue of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$5 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart display total spending of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,566
$11,274
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,467
$11,177
This chart display average spending per public school student in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AZ by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Canyon High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Canyon Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District?
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District manages 2 public schools serving 274 students.
What is the rank of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District?
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District is ranked #392 out of 602 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District?
39% of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District?
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,467 is higher than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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