For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 409 students in Ajo Unified District (4409) School District. 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) School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arizona public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
409 Students
1,138,681 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
50,929 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Ajo Unified District (4409) 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#467 out of 610 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.65
# American Indian Students
29 Students
55,502 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
5%
# Asian Students
8 Students
34,069 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
296 Students
531,904 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
47%
# Black Students
3 Students
63,785 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
59 Students
404,765 Students
% White Students
15%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,238 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
44,324 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
16,629
# Students in K Grade:
18
80,037
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
79,753
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
82,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
82,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
82,687
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
83,739
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
84,560
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
88,467
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
92,012
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
94,964
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
90,488
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
86,306
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
92,939
# Ungraded Students:
-
433
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,919 is higher than the state median of $11,274. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,000 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,919
$11,274
Spending / Student
$11,000
$11,177
Best Ajo Unified District (4409) School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ajo High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Well Rd
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-7601
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-7601
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #22.
Ajo Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Well Rd
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-7602
Ajo, AZ 85321
(520) 387-7602
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ajo Unified District (4409) School District?
Ajo Unified District (4409) School District manages 2 public schools serving 409 students.
What is the rank of Ajo Unified District (4409) School District?
Ajo Unified District (4409) School District is ranked #510 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Ajo Unified District (4409) School District?
72% of Ajo Unified District (4409) School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% 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) School District?
Ajo Unified District (4409) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Ajo Unified District (4409) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,000 is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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