Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212)

824 Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85292
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 306 students in Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212) have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
2,469 Schools
# Students
306 Students
1,108,738 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
61,979 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212), 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#543 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
10-14%
35%
20-24%
40%
10-14%
24%
(21-22)
≥80%
77%
(2022-23)
36.2%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.66
% American Indian
1%
5%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
80%
49%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
16%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,098 is higher than the state median of $14,458. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,278 is higher than the state median of $13,870. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$16,030 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$15,378 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,098
$14,458
Spending / Student
$16,278
$13,870

Best Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212) Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayden High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
824 N. Thorne Ave
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 356-7876
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Leonor Hambly K-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
824 Thorne Ave.
Winkelman, AZ 85192
(520) 356-7876
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212)?
Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212) manages 2 public schools serving 306 students.
What is the rank of Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212)?
Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212) is ranked #535 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212)?
80% of Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212) students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212)?
Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212) has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Hayden-Winkelman Unified District (4212)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,278 is higher than the state median of $13,870. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in AZ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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