For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 397 students in Ajo Unified District (4409). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Ajo Unified District (4409) have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
397 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ajo Unified District (4409), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#515 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
24%
Graduation Rate
75%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)50.6%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
72%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
6%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
11%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,665 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 72% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,602 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 126% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,665
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,602
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ajo Unified District (4409) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ajo High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Well Rd
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-5618
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-5618
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Ajo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Well Rd
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-5618
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-5618
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ajo Unified District (4409)?
Ajo Unified District (4409) manages 2 public schools serving 397 students.
What is the rank of Ajo Unified District (4409)?
Ajo Unified District (4409) is ranked #535 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ajo Unified District (4409)?
72% of Ajo Unified District (4409) students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ajo Unified District (4409)?
Ajo Unified District (4409) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Ajo Unified District (4409)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,602 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 126% over four school years.
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