Top Rankings
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,677 students in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,677 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397), which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 607 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#298 out of 631 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
77%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
% American Indian
19%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
27%
48%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
47%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,053 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,624 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,053
$11,421
Spending / Student
$11,624
$11,323
Best Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge Jr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-2350
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-2350
Grades: 7-8
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Porter Mountain Road
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6182
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6182
Grades: PK-6
| 810 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 W White Mountain Blvd
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Lakeside, AZ 85929
(928) 368-6126
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) manages 5 public schools serving 1,677 students.
What is the rank of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) is ranked #308 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
47% of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)?
Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397) has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32 (4397)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,624 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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