Top Rankings
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 258 students in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,467 Schools
# Students
258 Students
1,108,179 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
61,931 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194), 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#316 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.6%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.66
% American Indian
28%
5%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
34%
49%
% Black
n/a
6%
% White
34%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,888 is higher than the state median of $14,465. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,597 is higher than the state median of $13,877. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,888
$14,465
Spending / Student
$24,597
$13,877
Best Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Canyon High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Grand Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Boulder Street
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2461
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)?
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) manages 2 public schools serving 258 students.
What is the rank of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)?
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) is ranked #361 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. 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)?
34% of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)?
Grand Canyon Unified District (4194) has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Grand Canyon Unified District (4194)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,597 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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