Top Rankings
Holbrook Unified District (4389) ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,806 students in Holbrook Unified District (4389). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Holbrook Unified District (4389) have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% 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
5 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
1,806 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holbrook Unified District (4389), 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 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#347 out of 618 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%
Graduation Rate
82%
77.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)54%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
59%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2000–2009. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
21%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
13%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,500 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,535 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$32 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,500
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,535
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Holbrook Unified District (4389) Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hulet Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 W Buffalo St
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6181
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6181
Gr: 2-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Holbrook High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
455 N 8th Ave
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-2815
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-2815
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Holbrook Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 W Buffalo St
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-3959
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-3959
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Indian Wells Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Crossroads Of Route 77 And Rou
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 654-3622
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 654-3622
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
453 N 7th St
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6138
Holbrook, AZ 86025
(928) 524-6138
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holbrook Unified District (4389)?
Holbrook Unified District (4389) manages 5 public schools serving 1,806 students.
What is the rank of Holbrook Unified District (4389)?
Holbrook Unified District (4389) is ranked #357 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holbrook Unified District (4389)?
59% of Holbrook Unified District (4389) students are American Indian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holbrook Unified District (4389)?
Holbrook Unified District (4389) has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Holbrook Unified District (4389)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,535 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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