For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,018 students in Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,467 Schools
# Students
1,018 Students
1,108,179 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
61,931 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412), 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 52% has decreased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#592 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Graduation Rate
52%
77.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)83.3%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.66
% American Indian
89%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
n/a
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,746 is higher than the state median of $14,465. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,772 is higher than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,746
$14,465
Spending / Student
$27,772
$13,877
Best Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alternative High School (Indian Oasis High School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Alternative Middle School (Indian Oasis Middle School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Main Street
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1260
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Baboquivari High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Indian Route 19, Mile Post 19.
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Baboquivari Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Indian Route 19 Mile Post 19.
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1250
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Indian Oasis Primary Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 W. Main
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1230
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1230
Gr: PK-3 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #66.
Indian Oasis Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 86 Mile Post 115.5
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1240
Sells, AZ 85634
(520) 719-1240
Gr: 4-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)?
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) manages 6 public schools serving 1,018 students.
What is the rank of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)?
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) is ranked #591 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 Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)?
89% of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)?
Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412) has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Baboquivari Unified School District #40 (4412)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,772 is higher than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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